GP Registrar – Pharmacotherapy Clinic

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Free staff vaccinations

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is seeking a GP Registrar to join our Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team, supporting Opioid Replacement Therapy and withdrawal services across the Campaspe and Loddon Mallee region. This unique opportunity offers hands-on experience with clients experiencing substance use disorders within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will provide assessment, treatment planning, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy prescribing, and ongoing care in an outpatient setting

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification with eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Enrolled with RACGP program.
• Completed or willingness to complete MATOD training.
• Demonstrated experience in medical assessments and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review clients seeking Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT).
• Support the delivery of ERH's Pharmacotherapy Clinic.
• Develop treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical management.
• Prescribe and monitor approved pharmacotherapy treatments, including long-acting injectables.
• Collaborate with Addiction Specialists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in case reviews, education sessions and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Undertake MATOD training with support from ERH.

Education

MBBS or equivalent with AHPRA eligibility

Enrolled with RACGP program

Job description

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub‑regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is seeking a GP Registrar to join our Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team, supporting the delivery of Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) and withdrawal services across the Campaspe and Loddon Mallee region.

This unique opportunity offers hands‑on experience working with clients experiencing substance use disorders within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment, treatment planning, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy prescribing, and ongoing care in an outpatient setting. The role utilises a hybrid model of care, allowing services to be delivered both onsite and remotely to meet community needs.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll gain valuable exposure to addiction medicine while contributing to improved health outcomes for vulnerable members of our community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess and review clients seeking Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT)
• Support the delivery of ERH's Pharmacotherapy Clinic.
• Develop treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical management
• Prescribe and monitor approved pharmacotherapy treatments, including long‑acting injectable therapies.
• Collaborate with Addiction Specialists and multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive client care
• Participate in case reviews, education sessions and multidisciplinary meetings
• Undertake MATOD (Medically Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence) training with support from ERH.

Qualifications/experience required:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification with eligibility for AHPRA registration
• Enrolled with RACGP program
• Completed or willingness to complete MATOD training
• Demonstrated experience and skill sin medical assessments and clinical management of patents.

Why Work at ERH?

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take‑home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child‑safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.