GENERAL PRACTICIONER - VR or NON-VR GP
* This role is situated in Ballan, Victoria—offering a blend of rural charm and professional opportunity in a MMM5 Location.
* Join mecwacare's journey of growth as a valued team member
* Step into an established mixed 100 % bulk billing clinic with a full patient load and strong earning potential
* Enjoy a supportive work environment alongside experienced GPs, Nurse Practitioner, nurses, and allied health professionals
About the role: Join our Ballan Health & Care Hub, located in a Modified Monash Model (MMM) Category 5 area, where you'll provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive, community-focused rural setting. Co-located with our Residential Aged Care Facility, this role offers a unique blend of general practice and continuity of care for aged care residents.
You'll work with a dedicated team of GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, with structured internal and external supervision available—ideal for IMGs or doctors working toward Fellowship. Enjoy a full patient load from day one, strong earning potential through a 100% Bulk billing model, and dedicated support from a Practice Manager, Registered Nurses, and reception staff.
This is a three-year contract position, with engagement under an ABN.
What you bring:
* VR GP with AHPRA registration (no conditions), or Non-VR GP nearing fellowship completion (RACGP or ACRRM)
* Availability: Minimum 2–3 weekdays + Saturday morning (1 in every 4 weeks)
* Well-rounded clinical skills and experience working with patients across all age groups
* An interest in or experience with Aged Care is warmly welcomed
* A strong focus on patient-centred care, supported by clear and compassionate communication
* Comfortable with technology and familiar with electronic medical records and clinical software
* A team-oriented approach, with a willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting
What we offer:
* Flexible Billings: Contract arrangements negotiable to suit your availability and goals
* Supportive Clinical Environment: Daily RN support (iron infusions, vaccinations, care plans, CDM, minor procedures)
* Seamless Operations: Full reception and administrative coverage
* Integrated Allied Health Access: Pathology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Social Work (Mental Health Accredited), Dietetics & Audiology
* Modern Technology: Equipped with laptops, dual monitors, Best Practice software, HotDoc, and Telehealth capabilities
* Convenient Location: Only 2 minutes from Ballan's town center, with easy freeway access—offering a peaceful country atmosphere with excellent connectivity
About the clinic:
* AGPAL-accredited and well-established in the Ballan community
* Six consult rooms and a fully equipped Minor Procedures Room
* Co-located with a 38-bed aged care facility (expanding to 60 beds)
* Operated by an experienced Practice and Operations Management team
* A highly supportive, values-driven work culture that promotes clinical autonomy and growth
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.