General Practitioner - Family Planning

General Practitioner – Family Planning (Lismore)
Make a meaningful impact in our community-focused, person-centred organisation.

• Permanent part-time: 6 hours/week (preferably Wednesdays)

• Based in Lismore, NSW (some travel may be required)

• Above Award Rate + Super + Generous Salary Packaging (increase your take-home pay!)

• Bonus leave in December and January on select days

Are you a General Practitioner passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care in sexual and reproductive health?

Join our collaborative and welcoming team at Northern Rivers Community Gateway and contribute to essential health and wellbeing services.

Since 1976, Community Gateway has supported vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals across Northern NSW. We are a QIP-accredited, child-safe, values-led not-for-profit organisation with a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, and person-centred care. We deliver a wide range of services including trauma counselling, financial capability programs, homelessness support, and accredited outside school hours care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Choices Program, providing bulk-billed, specialised sexual and reproductive health services at our Lismore clinic. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Service Delivery, the General Practitioner will deliver high-quality clinical care aligned with Family Planning NSW guidelines and best practice standards.

While this role is based in Lismore, some travel to support service delivery in nearby areas may occasionally be required.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conducting consultations in line with the Reproductive and Sexual Health: An Australian Clinical Handbook

• Delivering inclusive and confidential care in areas including contraception, sexual health, and women’s health

• Collaborating with nurses and clinic staff in a multidisciplinary environment

• Maintaining accurate clinical records using Best Practice software

• Participating in team meetings, service improvement, and professional development activities

You are a compassionate and experienced General Practitioner with a person-centred, trauma-informed approach. You bring deep understanding of sexual and reproductive health, are adaptable and committed to inclusive, evidence-based care.

Essential Criteria:

• General registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA, with at least 3 years’ experience

• Current authority and provider number for NSW

• FPAA National Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health, or willingness to obtain within 2 years

• Strong understanding of women’s health and sexual health issues

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience using medical software (preferably Best Practice)

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Additional Requirements:

• Current AHPRA Registration

• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance

• Current NSW Driver Licence

• Current Working with Children Check

• National Police Check

Click Apply Now to begin your application. After uploading your resume, you’ll be able to download the full Position Description.

Please include a 1-page cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria. Only applicants who address the criteria will be considered.

For general queries, please contact:

People & Culture Officer: BenBarratt@nrcg.org.au
Senior Manager – Service Delivery, Sarah Hughes: 0458 673 558

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability, people with lived experience, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.