Locum General Practitioner, Staffcare
Employment Type - Locum
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 8374
- Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional patient care
- Enjoy professional autonomy, ongoing development opportunities, and a strong culture of clinical excellence
About the role
As a General Practitioner, you will maintain and promote the professional standards of the practice by delivering high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. You will provide comprehensive patient-centred healthcare, striving to achieve the best possible health outcomes through best-practice medicine, preventative care, and effective management of acute and chronic conditions.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will uphold professional and ethical standards while contributing to continuous quality improvement and excellence in patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative health services
- Provide patient-centred care that is respectful, culturally responsive, and focused on achieving optimal health outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, ensuring records meet professional, legal, and accreditation standards
- Uphold professional, ethical, quality, and workplace safety standards through continuous learning, quality improvement, and adherence to organisational policies and procedures
What we’re looking for
- Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner with Vocational Registration and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
- Demonstrated post-graduate experience as a General Practitioner within private practice and/or community health settings
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that improves patient health outcomes and supports best-practice medicine
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care
- Strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, professional development, and achieving optimal healthcare outcomes for all patients
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Annette Williamson
Email: annette.williamson@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 3228
Application closing date: 15 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.