GP Recruitment

 

We are seeking a General Practitioner to join our team. 

The Apollo Bay Medical Centre is a practice for the whole community – the team includes experienced general practitioners, specialised practice nurses and other health professionals dedicated to meet the health care needs of our community.

To learn more about this exciting job opportunity, the Apollo Bay Medical Centre, or our great team, please contact our Practice Managers: Samia or Mandy

via phone: (03) 5237 8595 or via email: practicemanager@gorh.vic.gov.au

Employment Package and Incentives

Are you a General Practitioner looking to relocate to a beautiful coastal town in Victoria?

With the current GPs’ patient books full, we have a vital need for a GP to join the practice and support the community of Apollo Bay. 

The Clinic and Role:

  • Full time or part time position available
  • Attractive remuneration – consideration is given to experience, qualifications, and lifetsyle factors
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Opening hours are Mon to Fri from 8.45am – 5.30pm
  • Well established clinic with a good patient following
  • Friendly and welcoming environment
  • Supported by a team of GPs, Nurses, administration staff and great Practice Managers 
  • Outstanding support from the whole GORH team- We make it easy for you to come to work
  • Wide range of allied health on site  including including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, and diabetes education
  • The clinic is a modern, purpose built facility with several consulting rooms and a large well equipped treatment room
  • Online booking system Hot Docs
  • Marketing support for GPs
  • Opportunity available to supervise registrars

If you are interested in this position or would like to hear about our many other opportunities, please call our practice managers. 

 

About the Apollo Bay Medical Centre

The Apollo Bay Medical Centre is a fast paced rural Medical Centre, where in addition to consulting daily Practitioners have the opportunity to experience every aspect of the health service at Great Ocean Road Health: this includes GP clinic consulting, Community visits, Urgent care and Nursing home consults.

Nestled in the heart of Apollo Bay, our Medical Centre services a poulation of over 1,800 people from across our district. Apollo Bay has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, education, and health industries. A popular holiday destination during the summer tourist season, the population can swell to 15,000. Situated just under three hours south-west of Melbourne, Apollo Bay is a stop on the Great Ocean Road, a driving route that winds along the coast, passing through the Great Otway National Park. 

The Apollo Bay Medical Centre is big enough to challenge you and small enough to make a real difference. 

Our principle supervisor Dr Terence Heng, has specific interests in urgent care medicine, musculoskeletal medicine and skin cancer. He has been awarded Supervisor of the Year by both EVGP and RACGP (Vic) in 2019 and 2020 and has an excellent track record of having his registrars pass the RACGP exams (1st attempt). He is an experienced RACGP examiner for OSCEs and writes for the AKT/KFP as well as sits on AHPRA Panels when called upon.

Dr Heng is always available for a friendly chat on the phone, an on-site visit.

We preference GPs who will stay with us for a year or more. Our health service will assist you with finding subsidised accommodation if desired.

Great Ocean Road Health (GORH)

GORH provides a range of integrated multidisciplinary health services within a large catchment area extending from Lavers Hill to Aireys Inlet, including the local townships of Deans Marsh and Forrest and the coastal towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay, as well as many other small townships in between.

We have two hospital campuses, providing urgent care, community services, acute and respite wards, Apollo Bay Medical Centre, Lorne Medical Centre and aged care facilities, in Lorne and Apollo Bay.

Our team is strong and diverse, and is supported and nurtured through continuous improvement programs and opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As GORH is a public health service employer, you will be eligble to have the benefits of salary packaging and all the educational supports that are included with being an employee.

Apollo Bay Lifestyle

Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Victorian Otways and the protected shoreline of the Southern Ocean, Apollo Bay is a gorgeous welcoming town with a vibrant community. Connect with the region’s vast natural wonders, thrilling adventures, and soothing wellness experiences

To learn about eateries, activities and whats on in Apollo Bay click here.