Permanent VR GP position for our new GP clinic Epichealth Medical Clinic Warrnambool (co-located with Warrnambool Medicare Urgent Care Clinic), DPA, MM3

Warrnambool Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is commissioned by Western Victoria PHN with funding from the Victorian Government. It is operated by Epichealth Medical Group. Currently, Epichealth would like to broaden the scope of our service by opening a GP Clinic, Epichealth Medical Clinic Warrnambool, co-located with Warrnambool Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

We're looking for a dedicated General Practitioner to join Epichealth Medical Clinic Warrnambool to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive, modern clinical environment. If you're passionate about excellent healthcare and enjoy working within a collaborative team, this role is for you.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool is located roughly 265 km southwest of Melbourne's CBD. It is known for its stunning beaches, rich maritime history, and its role as a gateway to the Great Ocean Road.

During summer, the city becomes a popular tourist destination for a range of water activities, while from June to September, it is famous for whale watching.

Warrnambool is a DPA, MM3 location. This position may be suitable for GPs who are under 10-year moratorium.

What You'll Do

• Provide patient-focused primary and urgent care following best-practice clinical standards.
• Work closely with our Practice Manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold all RACGP and Medicare requirements.
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement, innovation, and risk management.
• Support patients in making informed decisions about their care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and advance clinical skills.

What We're Looking For

• Full vocational registration.
• Experience in general practice, urgent care, community health, or emergency medicine.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Proficiency with Practice Management Software (e.g., Best Practice).
• Knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and Medicare billing processes.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a co-located Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
• Supportive team culture and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Play a key role in improving health outcomes in our community.
• Flexible hours - choose your own shifts with ease using our rostering system.
• Competitive Pay

How to Apply

Please send us a Cover Letter outlining: Why you would be a great fit; your current &; ongoing availability; as well as an up-to-date resume to .

For further details about this position please contact

Louisa Radley, Practice Manager - Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

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Epichealth Medical Clinic Warrnambool, co-located with Warrnambool Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, is seeking a Permanent VR GP to join our dedicated, patient-centred team in a modern clinical setting, where teamwork and continuous quality improvement are valued.

Based in Warrnambool (DPA, MM3), the role is suitable for GPs under 10-year moratorium and offers flexible hours, a supportive Practice Manager, ongoing professional development, and collaborative care with a multi-disciplinary team.

Warrnambool UCC invites applications for a General Practitioner to lead our urgent care team in Warrnambool. You will oversee triaged patients, provide assessments and treatments, and work with triage nurses to guide clinical decisions.

The role requires MBBS, vocational registration with FRACGP, and a strong background in urgent care or emergency medicine. Competence with Best Practice EMR and a commitment to evidence-based care are essential.

About the Role

Our Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is designed to handle urgent non-life-threatening medical emergencies. With experienced staff and access to diagnostic facilities, it offers an efficient alternative to hospital emergency rooms, providing care for injuries, infections and other urgent health issues.

As a vital team member, the GP will be responsible for leading our clinical team in providing assessment and treatment of patients after they have been triaged. You will be supported by a team of Triage Nurses with emergency care skills to assist in clinical decision-making and patient management.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate a commitment towards excellence, best practice and improving performance delivery of high-quality urgent care to all patients.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements of the health service and relevant Government Departments.
• Ensure clear communication to clinic staff and provide adequate information to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, staff and personal documentation.
• Actively support patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• In collaboration with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director, identify opportunities to further strengthen sustainability of the medical services provided in the urgent care setting.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records to a high standard.
• Contribute towards a positive culture within the UCC program and foster a multidisciplinary approach to client care.
• Promote local and public health initiatives.
• Maintain involvement and responsibility for Clinical Governance and Clinical handover as appropriate.
• Actively monitor and improve the quality and safety of services.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who has:

• MBBS.
• Vocationally Registered.
• Involvement in RACGP QA and CME.
• Post Graduate experience as a General Practitioner in urgent care/emergency medicine or community health.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems (ie. Best Practice).
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes based on best practice medicine and evidence-based research.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance frameworks and applicability to primary health services.
• Comprehensive understanding of Medicare requirements for General Practitioners.
• Commitment towards Quality Improvement in all aspects of practice performance, including best health care outcomes/access and availability/financial targets.
• FRACGP.
• Understanding of RACGP General Practice Accreditation Guidelines.
• Initiative in suggesting strategies to enhance greater efficiency throughout the clinic.
• Ability to adopt a change management approach towards new initiatives.
• High level communication skills (both verbal and written).

Checks, Licences & Registrations

• Registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.
• CPR Certificate.
• Basic and Advanced Life Support Training.
• National Police Records Check.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Immunisation Category A.
• Working with Children Check.

Why Join Us

• Flexible hours - choose your own shifts with ease using our rostering system.
• Competitive Pay - earn above Award rates.
• Innovative Healthcare Model - be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well established in countries like New Zealand and the UK, with further investment recently announced by the Australian Government.
• Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues.

How to Apply

Please send us a Cover Letter outlining:

Why you would be a great fit; your current & ongoing availability;
as well as an up to date resume to .

For further details about this position please contact