GP - VR REGISTERED - MEDICAL DIRECTOR - 1300HOMEGP

Sydney Medical Service is a very well established not for profit organisation operating for over 60 years attending to patients in their private residence and residential aged care facilities during the entire after hour period in the Sydney metropolitan area.

Medical Director (Hybrid – Predominantly Remote) Must be based in Sydney.

Are you an experienced Vocationally Registered GP ready to step into a strategic leadership role while maintaining flexibility?

Sydney Medical Service is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to provide strong clinical governance, mentor practitioners, and help shape the future of high-quality after‑hours care. This hybrid role is primarily remote, offering flexibility while keeping you closely connected to clinical excellence and organisational leadership.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, high-quality, patient‑centred care across our service. You will work with the Board, CEO, and clinical team to uphold standards, support practitioners, and strengthen governance systems.

Designed to complement your existing commitments, this role allows you to continue in your current positions. With the backing of an experienced CEO and Practice Manager, you’ll have the flexibility and support to focus on high‑level clinical leadership without day‑to‑day administrative burden.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Provide clinical advice to the Board of Directors

Govern all clinical aspects of the service

Manage clinical complaints and complex cases requiring Medical Director intervention

Participate in initial interviews for prospective practitioners





Supervise and support recent locum GPs during their first supervised shift

Provide clinical advice to practitioners

Operational Support

Rare on‑call availability for urgent clinical queries (e.g., pathology results or complex cases)

Vocationally Registered General Practitioner

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Australian general practice

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Experience in the after‑hours sector

Registered Supervisor with the RACGP

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Board of Directors for all clinical matters

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer for non‑clinical matters

Why Join SMS?

Predominantly remote, flexible hybrid structure

Rare on‑call requirements

Strategic leadership role with real impact

Opportunity to shape clinical standards in after‑hours care

Collegial, experienced Board and executive team

If you are a senior GP seeking a flexible leadership role where your experience, judgement, and mentorship will directly influence quality patient care — we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss the opportunity further.

Your application will include the following questions:

- How many years' experience do you have as a Medical Director?
- Do you have fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

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📌 MEDICAL DIRECTOR (City of Sydney)
🏢 1300HOMEGP
📍 City of Sydney