Western Downs General Practice

171C Cunningham St, Dalby QLD 4405

Full-Time General Practitioner

Summary

The General Practitioner will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages and genders, including conducting consultations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, managing chronic diseases, and providing basic wound care.

The role also involves performing health assessments, prescribing medications, coordinating referrals to specialists, maintaining accurate patient records, and promoting preventative healthcare. The GP must maintain professional standards, undertake ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and practise in accordance with RACGP guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Provide comprehensive general medical consultations, examinations, diagnoses and treatment to patients of all ages and genders.
- Assess patients' medical conditions, review clinical histories and develop appropriate treatment and ongoing care plans.
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, common medical conditions, injuries and other general health concerns.
- Provide ongoing management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma and other long-term conditions.
- Conduct routine health assessments, preventative health screenings and regular patient follow-up consultations.
- Perform basic wound assessments, wound dressing, minor injury treatment and ongoing wound management.




- Prescribe appropriate medications, monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust management plans as clinically required.
- Request, review and interpret diagnostic investigations, including pathology tests and medical imaging.
- Provide health education and advice on disease prevention, lifestyle management, nutrition and general wellbeing.
- Refer patients to medical specialists, allied health professionals and other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records, consultation notes, treatment plans and referral documentation.
- Work collaboratively with practice nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain current Continuing Career development (CPD) requirements and practise in accordance with RACGP guidelines, professional standards and relevant healthcare regulations.

Requirements:

- VR GP (Vocationally Registered General Practitioner)
- Maintain satisfactory CPD requirements and practice in accordance with RACGP guidelines, professional standards and relevant healthcare regulations.
- Level 3 Supervision can be provided if required
- Fluent English

How to apply:

Applications open on 21 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026.

Please send your CV to [email protected] . Please include the job role title in your email.

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