Our People to Live Stronger & Longer

General Practitioners


About Awabakal

Awabakal has provided health & community services to Aboriginal people living across the Newcastle and surrounding regions for more than 40 years and is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of our community.

About the role

Awabakal is seeking General Practitioners to join our team in Cardiff & Maitland. Working collaboratively with the Regional Services Manager and the Lead GP, you will be responsible for providing best practice comprehensive primary health care to Awabakal clients, including but not limited to:

  • Providing good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Maintaining trust and professional relationships with patients
  • Working collaboratively with the team
  • Maintaining integrity in professional practice

Multiple positions available – Full Time and Part Time, with no weekend or evening work.

About you

  • Professional medical registration with AHPRA.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners FRACGP.
  • Current medical indemnity insurance
  • Accredited GP registrar supervisor (desirable)
  • Experience working in a General Practice
  • Extensive experience with patient consultation
  • Experience with Medicare Billing
  • Experience working with Aboriginal people in a primary health care setting.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organisation.

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates will be required to undertake relevant background checks including a Criminal History and Working with Children Check and demonstrate evidence of current registration, and original qualifications.

To submit your application or for more information please email hr@awabakal.org

Applications close COB 29 March 2024.

Awabakal strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) decent.

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