General Practitioner

HireOn is recruiting General Practitioners (GPs) for established medical practices in Cairns, Townsville and Perth-area locations. These positions offer opportunities to work within established primary care practices serving diverse patient populations, with competitive billing arrangements and strong earning potential. Selected positions may be located within Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) and may be suitable for eligible doctors subject to applicable Section 19AB / Medicare access requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based general medical care.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and monitor chronic disease management plans.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health assessments and immunizations.
• Conduct mental health assessments and care planning where appropriate.
• Perform minor procedures, skin checks and wound management within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret pathology, imaging and other diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients to specialists and allied health professionals when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals and practice staff.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

Essential Qualifications & Registration

• Unconditional General or Specialist Registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Experience in Australian general practice or primary care.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare-rebated medical services.
• Strong understanding of Australian primary healthcare and Medicare requirements.
• Ability to meet applicable credentialing and professional requirements.

Work Rights

• Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Eligible candidates may include:
• Australian Citizens
• Australian Permanent Residents
• New Zealand Citizens with applicable Australian work rights
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills & Experience

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Patient-centred approach to healthcare.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Australian Medicare and MBS billing.
• Familiarity with practice management systems such as Best Practice, MedicalDirector or similar.
• Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• 65%–75% of gross billings, depending on practice and location.
• $150–$250 per hour minimum guarantee, where applicable.
• Potential annual earnings of $250,000–$450,000+ AUD, depending on workload, billings and location.
• Established patient bases at selected practices.
• Flexible full-time and part-time options.
• Relocation assistance at selected locations.
• Accommodation or housing assistance may be available for selected regional positions.
• Travel assistance may be available for eligible placements.
• Supportive clinical and administrative teams.
• Opportunities for long-term career development.

DPA & Section 19AB

• Selected vacancies may be located in DPA-designated GP catchments.
• DPA classification is relevant to certain international medical graduates and doctors subject to Section 19AB restrictions. Candidates should confirm their individual eligibility and Medicare access requirements with the relevant Australian authorities.

Important:

• DPA and MMM classifications apply to specific locations and may change following government updates. The classification for the individual practice will be confirmed during the recruitment process.