Work Type: Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7026
About the role:
The role of the General Practitioner is to provide high-quality clinical care to the patients of the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre’s (DPFC) Primary Health Care Service. Working collaboratively with the Head of Unit and a multidisciplinary team of Addiction Medicine, Medical Specialists, Nursing and Allied Health professionals, the General Practitioner will ensure that the primary health care needs of patients are met from point of prison reception, during their stay, through to return to the community.
The needs of this patient cohort are complex, spanning medical, psychiatric, social and cultural needs. Bringing a patient-centred approach to care, the General Practitioner will provide exemplary primary care that is compassionate, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with an emphasis on comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, and the safe and effective provision of appropriate medical interventions, and proactive referral, within scope of practice.
Working within Western Health’s Best Care clinical governance framework, the General Practitioner will contribute proactively and collaboratively as a member of the Custodial Health team to develop and refine models of care, contribute to the identification and realisation of research opportunities, and participate in an environment of collaborative learning.
This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of a vulnerable population while working within a supportive and purpose-driven service.
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About you:
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare in a custodial setting and want to contribute to a service that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Michael Wong on 0455 793 285 or [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.