General Practitioner

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: General Practitioner - Clinical Lead (Custodial Health - Dame Phyllis Frost Centre) Requisition No: 3695 Executive Division: Operations Division: Western Health at Home Program: Custodial Health Department: Custodial Medical Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto Job Function: Medical Project: Location: Sunshine Hospital Employment Type: Consultant, Ongoing Salary: Up to $392k annually (pre-tax) + Medical Education Allowance + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: Step into a unique leadership opportunity that blends expert clinical practice with the chance to shape and guide primary care delivery for one of Victoria’s most vulnerable populations. Based at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, this role provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a patient cohort marked by complex health needs, trauma and disadvantage. You'll join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team in a progressive model of care that prioritises women's health, chronic disease management and the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Key Responsibilities: Working closely with the Head of Unit and Operations Manager, you will provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and operational support to the General Practitioner group, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery. This is your chance to bring leadership, advocacy, and innovation to custodial health—while still delivering hands‑on patient care in a truly rewarding environment. About You: To be Successful in this Role, you will: Be an experienced General Practitioner with current AHPRA registration and specialist GP qualification (e.g., RACGP, ACRRM) Have a background in clinical leadership, workforce development and/or medical service coordination Demonstrate strong capability in quality improvement, patient safety systems, and service planning Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including custodial and community‑based services Be available for near or full‑time hours across the week, with the ability to support on‑call services as required Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community‑based, at‑home and in‑reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socio‑economically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programmes, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programmes, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about delivering Best Care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 December 2025. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr