General Practitioner

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd (GEGAC) is seeking expressions of interest for a passionate and experienced General Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Aboriginal health and a desire to work collaboratively with our community to deliver high-quality medical care.  

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.

Position Purpose

The General Practitioner position will provide medical services to the population served by GEGAC Primary Health Care. This will include the management of acute and chronic conditions and assistance with the delivery and promotion of primary health care. The role will be part of a multidisciplinary team; including Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Koori Maternity Services, Dental and visiting allied health/Specialists.

Key Selection Criteria 

• Meets all essential qualifications


• Demonstrated capacity to meet all key accountabilities.


• Demonstrated capacity to comply with a multi accreditation working environment.


• Demonstrated ability to conform to GEGAC Professional Behaviour standards.


• Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of clients and the Aboriginal community.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• Relevant and Australian recognised medical degree   ESSENTIAL


• Registration with AHPRA; Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners or similar or be eligible of such ESSENTIAL


• Training in CPR, undertaken within the past 12 months ESSENTIAL


• A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL


• A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background   DESIRABLE


• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers    ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing [email protected].

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Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to [email protected].

Or posted to: 

Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".