Rural Generalist Senior Registrar

Title: Rural Generalist Senior Registrar (GPPRP AST Trainee) Employer: Far West Local Health District Employment Type: Various Position Classification: Rural Generalist Senior Registrar Remuneration: $156,494.00 + Super Location: Broken Hill NSW and Buronga NSW Join to apply for the Rural Generalist Senior Registrar (GPPRP AST Trainee) role at Far West Local Health District. What You'll Be Doing Far West LHD is committed to growing a dedicated and sustained Rural Generalist medical workforce to assist in improving access, quality, and sustainability of primary health care services for rural and remote communities. NSW Health established the NSW General Practitioner Procedural Training Program (GPPTP) to provide Fellowed General Practitioners (GPs) with Advanced Skills Training (AST) opportunities or a flexible pathway to refresh and upskill a pre-existing advanced skill, in order to meet the healthcare needs of rural communities by providing advanced services in NSW rural hospital and primary care settings. Advance Skills trainees will undertake learning and professional development activities with the aim of completing accredited AST with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). This is a one-year full-time equivalent contract only. General Practitioners will be engaged under existing NSW Awards and determinations while undertaking Advanced Skills Training. It is recognised that General Practitioners undertaking procedural training may have established practices, therefore flexible training may be negotiated to allow continuation of part‑time work in the practice. It is anticipated that, following completion of the Advanced Skills Training year, General Practitioners will return to General Practice, with incorporation of their newly acquired advanced specialty skills in NSW primary care and/or rural hospital to service the needs of the community. Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), with current unconditional specialist registration in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia. OR Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), with current unconditional specialist registration in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia. OR International medical graduate with permanent residency in Australia, AND Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with current conditional registration as designated by the Medical Board of NSW ‘to work specifically as a specialist in general practice’ OR International medical graduate with permanent residency in Australia, AND current conditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia, AND currently working in an Area of Need position in NSW, AND has the support of their employer to participate in the GPPTP, AND the Area of Need position is eligible for AHPRA approval for extension of conditional registration to include the AST training position by the commencement of the position. At least four post‑graduate years' experience as a medical officer by the commencement of the position, AND qualifications and experience commensurate with Essential Requirements for the role. Demonstrated genuine interest in a career as a Rural General Practitioner or Rural Generalist, who are currently resident in or are prepared to reside and practice in rural or remote NSW. Demonstrated ability to work within a complex clinical environment utilising appropriate clinical skills, judgment, and expertise. Evidence of excellent communication skills, including both oral and written skills and a sensitive approach to clear communication with patients, carers, other professional and the public. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health Code of Conduct and NSW Health CORE Values, including bullying and harassment policy and guidelines. Valid NSW Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, including any amendments made from time. Applications Close 10th December 2025 EEO Statement At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr