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About the RoleNorthern District Community Health (NDCH) is looking for a General Practitioner to join our welcoming, multidisciplinary team in Kerang. Whether you're a fully registered VR GP, a Registrar still on your training journey, or an International Medical Graduate looking for a supportive home in Australian general practice - there is a place for you here.Our bulk-billing community clinic sees a genuine variety of patients across the lifespan - from young families to older adults managing complex chronic conditions.This is general practice the way many of us hoped it would be - clinically rich, professionally supported, and unmistakably human.
Why NDCHFor over 35 years, Northern District Community Health (NDCH) has supported healthy, inclusive rural communities across all ages. Partnering with health services and government, we provide integrated, accessible care tailored to rural needs.Our services include medical care, allied health, nursing, mental health, counselling, health promotion, and community programs. We also offer in-home support for older adults to help them age in place and stay connected.Serving the Gannawarra, Buloke, Loddon Shires, and the Rural City of Swan Hill, NDCH employs over 120 staff and 130 volunteers across towns like Kerang, Cohuna, Quambatook, Pyramid Hill, Boort, and Swan Hill. We offer rewarding careers with a genuine work-life balance for passionate professionals.
What you'll notice on day one:• A genuine "One Team" culture• A bulk-billing model that lets you focus on the patient in front of you, not the billing target behind you• RACGP-accredited training facility with an experienced, onsite GP Supervisor• A values-driven organisation where prevention, equity and community impact are core to the work - not buzzwords on a poster• Leadership that listensWhat We Offer• Flexible employment - full-time, part-time, or sessional arrangements to suit your life and stage• Strong, structured supervision and teaching for GP Registrars and IMGs from an experienced onsite Supervisor• Visa sponsorship available for suitable International Medical Graduates• A truly multidisciplinary environment - work alongside nurses, allied health, mental health clinicians and community programs under one roof• Variety of clinical presentations across the lifespan, including chronic disease, women's and men's health, aged care and mental health• Career development and pathway support - CPD, and longer-term opportunities• MMM5 rural location - eligible GP Registrars may access applicable RACGP/Australian Government GP training incentive payments, and eligible rural workforce incentives may apply depending on pathway• A competitive remuneration package based on experience, training stage, and billing structure• Relocation support and a warm welcome into a connected rural community where you'll quickly feel at home
About YouYou're a doctor who likes people. You enjoy the breadth of general practice and the depth that comes from knowing patients over time. You're collaborative, curious, and as comfortable with a complex chronic care plan as you are with a school-aged child's first asthma review.You might be:• A fully registered VR GP looking for purposeful work and a better pace of life• A GP Registrar wanting strong supervision, varied exposure and a supportive training home• An International Medical Graduate on an approved pathway, looking for a community that will back you in• Someone earlier or later in your career who values team, community and balance over the corporate clinic model
Eligibility• Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility for registration, including via the Standard, Specialist or relevant IMG pathways)• GP Registrars on an accredited training pathway are warmly encouraged to apply - supervision is well-established and supported onsite• Vocational Registration (FRACGP/FACRRM) - or progress toward it• Willingness to live in or near Kerang and engage with the local community• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check, and standard pre-employment requirements
Ready to talk?We'd genuinely love to hear from you - even if you're just exploring options or want to understand what rural community health practice could look like for you. A confidential, no-obligation conversation is often the best place to start. View Position Description in our website https://ndch.org.au/careers/To apply, please contact our People & Culture team via the SEEK "Apply" button with your CV and a brief covering letter.Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to reach out early.If you require further information, please contact the People & Culture Team at Northern District Community Health on (03) •••• •200 / car••••@ndch.org.au
Northern District Community HealthKerang, Victoria | ndch.org.auNorthern District Community Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with disability.
Why NDCHFor over 35 years, Northern District Community Health (NDCH) has supported healthy, inclusive rural communities across all ages. Partnering with health services and government, we provide integrated, accessible care tailored to rural needs.Our services include medical care, allied health, nursing, mental health, counselling, health promotion, and community programs. We also offer in-home support for older adults to help them age in place and stay connected.Serving the Gannawarra, Buloke, Loddon Shires, and the Rural City of Swan Hill, NDCH employs over 120 staff and 130 volunteers across towns like Kerang, Cohuna, Quambatook, Pyramid Hill, Boort, and Swan Hill. We offer rewarding careers with a genuine work-life balance for passionate professionals.
What you'll notice on day one:• A genuine "One Team" culture• A bulk-billing model that lets you focus on the patient in front of you, not the billing target behind you• RACGP-accredited training facility with an experienced, onsite GP Supervisor• A values-driven organisation where prevention, equity and community impact are core to the work - not buzzwords on a poster• Leadership that listensWhat We Offer• Flexible employment - full-time, part-time, or sessional arrangements to suit your life and stage• Strong, structured supervision and teaching for GP Registrars and IMGs from an experienced onsite Supervisor• Visa sponsorship available for suitable International Medical Graduates• A truly multidisciplinary environment - work alongside nurses, allied health, mental health clinicians and community programs under one roof• Variety of clinical presentations across the lifespan, including chronic disease, women's and men's health, aged care and mental health• Career development and pathway support - CPD, and longer-term opportunities• MMM5 rural location - eligible GP Registrars may access applicable RACGP/Australian Government GP training incentive payments, and eligible rural workforce incentives may apply depending on pathway• A competitive remuneration package based on experience, training stage, and billing structure• Relocation support and a warm welcome into a connected rural community where you'll quickly feel at home
About YouYou're a doctor who likes people. You enjoy the breadth of general practice and the depth that comes from knowing patients over time. You're collaborative, curious, and as comfortable with a complex chronic care plan as you are with a school-aged child's first asthma review.You might be:• A fully registered VR GP looking for purposeful work and a better pace of life• A GP Registrar wanting strong supervision, varied exposure and a supportive training home• An International Medical Graduate on an approved pathway, looking for a community that will back you in• Someone earlier or later in your career who values team, community and balance over the corporate clinic model
Eligibility• Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility for registration, including via the Standard, Specialist or relevant IMG pathways)• GP Registrars on an accredited training pathway are warmly encouraged to apply - supervision is well-established and supported onsite• Vocational Registration (FRACGP/FACRRM) - or progress toward it• Willingness to live in or near Kerang and engage with the local community• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Check, and standard pre-employment requirements
Ready to talk?We'd genuinely love to hear from you - even if you're just exploring options or want to understand what rural community health practice could look like for you. A confidential, no-obligation conversation is often the best place to start. View Position Description in our website https://ndch.org.au/careers/To apply, please contact our People & Culture team via the SEEK "Apply" button with your CV and a brief covering letter.Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to reach out early.If you require further information, please contact the People & Culture Team at Northern District Community Health on (03) •••• •200 / car••••@ndch.org.au
Northern District Community HealthKerang, Victoria | ndch.org.auNorthern District Community Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with disability.
