CAH Paediatric Clinic General Practitioner
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Classification - Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026 : HN16 Specialist Y1 - Fractional (0.1 – 10.5 hrs per week) (per hour)
Job Category - Paediatric General Practitioner
Req Id - 6725
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
CAH PAEDIATRIC CLINIC GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Temporary Part Time Position - 2 year contract; first 12 months working 7.5hr/fortnight and second 12 months working 7.5hrs/month (4 weeks).
Day of work is a Wednesday to align with the established multidisciplinary Paediatric Clinic.
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
We are seeking a passionate GP to join our outpatient paediatric service as part of a multidisciplinary paediatric team at Colac Area Health (CAH). The role will involve:
- Working in a paediatric and allied health team to provide multidisciplinary general paediatric outpatient services for children up to 18 years old
- Receiving of supervision and support by a visiting Paediatrician
- Supervision of GP trainees in an outpatient session
- Supported supervision of paediatric trainees in an outpatient session
- To ensure best care for paediatric patients in the outpatient clinic
- Participation in case conferencing and multidisciplinary care
- Developing systems that support local GPs in future care and management of paediatric patients
This is an opportunity to build capacity of skills, specialist paediatric knowledge and client management to the Colac and surrounding communities, for ongoing and future support of clients in GP practices.
The CAH Paediatric Clinic, works within a shared model of care framework with community GPs to provide optimal outcomes for clients and their families.
What’s required?
Essential:
Medical degree, RACGP or ACRRM fellowship
- Experience in working with children and families in a community GP practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior and junior medical staff.
- Highly professional and effective behaviour, interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of clients, health professionals and service providers.
- Ability to effectively work both independently as well as with a team to deliver high quality care.
- A fast, active work pace and capacity to handle large volumes of work.
- Teaching and supervision capacity.
- Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing situations.
- Current Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, and Police Check.
- IT competency.
Desirable:
- Further qualifications/training in the field of paediatrics
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Email: joel.craddock@cah.vic.gov.au
Application closing date: Friday 19th December 2025
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.