Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Health & Wellbeing

Now Hiring: Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioners – After Hours Service

Rumbalara is seeking committed and culturally sensitive Vocationally Registered General Practitioners (VR GPs) to join our After-Hours Service team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in just a few hours each week—either on weekday evenings or weekends—while supporting improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Available Roles – After Hours Service:

Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioner

Part Time/ 5 Hours per Week / Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioner

Part Time: 16 Hours per Week / Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Why Join Us?

Want to make a genuine difference in just a few hours a week? Join Rumbalara’s dedicated Health & Wellbeing team to provide culturally safe, community-led care. Every shift helps improve access to healthcare and supports better outcomes for our people.

About the Role

The General Practitioner (GP) is responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally safe, and comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients within a community-controlled health service. These After-Hours roles help reduce barriers to care by offering services outside of standard business hours—including evenings and weekends.

About You

Qualifications and Registrations:

Registered to practice in Victoria as medical practitioner with AHPRA (without limitations)

Knowledge and skills:

Demonstrated experience or strong interest in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community-controlled health care.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to build rapport with patients and community

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team

What We Offer:

Competitive salary range and conditions: $180p/h+ Saturday Penalty Rates (depending on qualifications and experience)

Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.

Opportunities for additional incentives: May include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.

Opportunities for professional development and dedicated support to foster your career growth.

Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program.

Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, successful applicants must undergo comprehensive reference checks and provide a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.

To apply, please submit the following:

A current resume

A cover letter that includes:

1. Addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description)

2. A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications

Important: You must attach your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria response as a single file (together) in the Cover Letter section of the portal

Apply via this link https://rum.chris21.com/RUM_MER21p/Home/Index#!/

Applications Close: Tuesday, 5th August 2025

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.