GP Clinical Lead
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.
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.
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
Up to $392k pre-tax salary annually + Medical Education Allowance + Super
Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 May 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
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 do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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