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Sunshine Coast DPA GP Job

Sunshine Coast

- Choose your sessions/days

- Earn up to $4,000 Gross Billings per day

- DPA Exemption & open to Doctors with General Registration

Thinking about diversifying your GP career?

Working in aged care offers flexible, well-paid, and rewarding opportunities that can easily be combined with your existing general practice work.

Q: Why should I consider working in aged care?

A: It’s a chance to supplement your income while gaining valuable skills in supporting elderly patients. Many GPs choose to work part-time while fitting it around clinic commitments. At Aged Care GP, we support doctors in delivering high-quality work in aged care without the admin burden. Our experienced team handles rostering, paperwork, and nurse triage so you can focus on patients.

Q: How does the work fit into my schedule?

A: You choose your working hours. Adaptable daytime hours means it can suit working parents or GPs who want to balance lifestyle with traditional general practice work.

Q: Does this aged care work meet the requirements of DPA/19AB for obtaining a Medicare provider number?

A: Yes. This aged care position qualifies for a DPA exemption, allowing GPs under the 19AB moratorium to access a Medicare provider number. It also provides the flexibility to work across the Sunshine Coast, including locations that are not normally classified as DPA

Q: How much can I earn?

A: Your earning potential depends on how many patients you see in a session/day. The work is bulk billed, so GPs working in aged care benefit through the GPACI payments, along with the the upcoming Medicare Bulk Billing changes effective 1 November 2025. , and you will receive between 65-70% of billings – depending on patients seen.

Indicative GP earnings are:





Minimum $1,600 Gross billings per session (20 patients), up to $4,000 Gross billings per day (50 patients).

In addition to the above, GPs will also receive

- GPACI payments ($390 per patient, per year paid quarterly)

- Bulk Billing Practice Incentives Program (BBPIP) of 6.25% quarterly payment

*These are only indicative figures for VR doctors

Q: Why should I work with Aged Care GP?

A: There are several reasons:

- Doctor-led Privately owned and independent – no KPIs or pressure around patient numbers.
- Specialised technology tools that reduce paperwork, clinical assistants to streamline notes, and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentoring and peer support from the directors, including a Monash University lecturer.
- Monthly CPD-accredited clinical education sessions to keep your skills up to date.
- Onboarding support with nurses accompanying you during your initial sessions, plus ongoing assistance with care plans and proactive patient management.
- Collaborative, team-based culture with over 50 GPs already supporting more than 100 facilities.

Q: What’s the minimum commitment?

A: Just one session (4 hrs) per week . You can start with 10–15 residents and grow at your own pace.

Q: Do I need to live on the Sunshine Coast?

A: Preferably, yes – but if you’re based elsewhere, talk to us about travel allowances to cover your time travelling to the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What qualifications & experience do I need?

A: No prior experience in aged care is needed, however Specialist Registration in General Practice is ideal. This work qualifies for a DPA exemption. Doctors with General registration who hold temporary visas are encouraged to enquire with John.

Want to know more about this opportunity?
Contact John Boglis today on ************ or email ******************* for further details.

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