Senior General Practitioner

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + meal/

Employee Assistance Program

Work-related vehicle access + free GP

Job summary

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health in Ipswich, Queensland, is seeking a Senior General Practitioner to deliver high-quality, evidence-based primary care across acute and chronic presentations. The role emphasizes culturally safe, patient-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Clinicians will work with nurses, health workers, and allied health professionals, maintain records and contribute to governance, while enjoying a supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and management skills.
• Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• AHPRA Medical Practitioner registration (mandatory).
• Open C Class Driver Licence, Blue Card and National Police Check (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based primary healthcare, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, preventive care and health promotion.
• Provide culturally safe, patient-centred care that respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ identity, health needs and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, allied health professionals and service partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, care plans, recalls, referrals, prescribing and Medicare billing.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation, risk management and compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health – Ipswich QLD

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health has been serving the Ipswich and West Moreton region since 1976.

With over 100 dedicated team members, we deliver primary health care, specialist and allied health services, early childhood education, and family support programs across our clinics and community centres.

Everything we do is grounded in culture, connection, and community. When you join Kambu Health, you become part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its people, its purpose, and the long-term impact it makes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, the Senior General Practitioner will provide high-quality, evidence-based primary healthcare across acute, chronic, preventive and complex care presentations. This role is ideal for an experienced GP who is committed to culturally safe, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Clinic hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm (rostered asrequired)

Key responsibilities include:

Deliver evidence-based primary healthcare, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, preventive care and health promotion

Provide culturally safe, patient-centred care that respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural identity, health needs and wellbeing

Work collaboratively with nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, allied health professionals and service partners.

Maintain accurate clinical records, care plans, recalls, referrals, prescribing and appropriate Medicare billing

Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation, risk management and compliance requirements.

What You'll Bring

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning and chronic disease management skills

Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and patient-centred healthcare

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner and demonstrated experience in general practice or comprehensive primary healthcare. (Mandatory)

Current Queensland Open C Class Driver Licence, Blue Card and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain where applicable. (Mandatory)

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional meal and accommodation card options where eligible
• Employee Assistance Programme, access to a Kambu Health vehicle for approved work-related travel and free confidential doctor appointments

Our Commitment

Kambu Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.