General Practice

Your pathway to an extraordinary career in General Practice

There is nothing ‘general’ about a General Practitioner. Every GP is a medical specialist, providing their community with valuable and essential family practice services.

GPs are recognised medical specialists in Australia and undertake Fellowship training via the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).

If you’re looking to advance your career in General Practice medicine, Elective Recruitment would love to help you map the next steps in your career path.

As a medical professional, you thrive on serving your patients with comprehensive primary healthcare. Our General Practice roles deliver exceptional opportunities to connect with people from all walks of life, and provide much-needed care and expertise.

Elective Recruitment’s network of practices, medical centres and urgent care clinics provides a diverse range of continually evolving opportunities for GPs. There are endless possibilities for career advancement within our portfolio of highly regarded facilities, including the potential for skill development. In addition, General Practice roles typically offer rewarding remuneration and the ability to achieve an enviable work/life balance.

General Practitioners in clinics typically work as independent contractors and earn a percentage of billings. Remuneration is varied from clinic to clinic depending on the demographic, location, and practice structure.

Regionally based GP’s can also work in hospital settings where they can earn a hospital salary as well as income from the local practice.

GPs such as FACRRM trained GPs with advanced skills in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology or Emergency Medicine can also work full time in hospital-based roles.

GPs are recognised medical specialists in Australia and undertake Fellowship training via the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).

If you’re looking to advance your career in General Practice medicine, Elective Recruitment would love to help you map the next steps in your career path.

As a medical professional, you thrive on serving your patients with comprehensive primary healthcare. Our General Practice roles deliver exceptional opportunities to connect with people from all walks of life, and provide much-needed care and expertise.

Elective Recruitment’s network of practices, medical centres and urgent care clinics provides a diverse range of continually evolving opportunities for GPs. There are endless possibilities for career advancement within our portfolio of highly regarded facilities, including the potential for skill development. In addition, General Practice roles typically offer rewarding remuneration and the ability to achieve an enviable work/life balance.

General Practitioners in clinics typically work as independent contractors and earn a percentage of billings. Remuneration is varied from clinic to clinic depending on the demographic, location, and practice structure.

Regionally based GP’s can also work in hospital settings where they can earn a hospital salary as well as income from the local practice.

GPs such as FACRRM trained GPs with advanced skills in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology or Emergency Medicine can also work full time in hospital-based roles.

Average salaries for General Practitioners in Australia are:

Position Permanent Locum
General Practitioner $200,000 - $500,000+ $120 - $180 per hour
Rural Generalist $250,000 - $600,000+ $1500 - $3000 per day​​

We’re committed to partnering with you through every step of your General Practice job search. Whether you’re searching for a permanent, fixed-term or locum position, we support doctors who are aspiring to secure positions in quality practices.

Elective Recruitment is a leading medical recruitment agency for healthcare professionals in Australia. Combining over 25 years of medical recruitment expertise, we’re determined to succeed and deliver solutions. That means we’ll stop at nothing to support you into an excellent career in General Practice.

Whether you are looking to recruit General Practice team members, or you are seeking a role within a General Practice, we can help. We pride ourselves on offering personalised services to find your ideal role – one that suits both your lifestyle and career aspirations.

Latest General Practice jobs

Consultant General Medicine

Permanent


  • Join a subspecialty-rich physician team as a General Medicine Staff Specialist in coastal Tasmania

Physician group with a wide spread of subspecialty interests Teaching and leadership in accredited physician and undergraduate training Coastal living ...

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Consultant General & Geriatric Medicine

Permanent


  • A permanent senior role for a dual-trained General Physician and Geriatrician, leading contemporary models of care for older patients in a regional Queensland hospital.

Clinical leadership across acute, subacute, community and virtual care Supported pathway to establish private practice Relaxed coastal living with a l ...

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General Practitioner

Permanent


  • Take over an established patient base within a thriving, family-run practice offering a predictable weekday schedule and excellent nursing support

Receive 70% of billings with an immediate, high-volume caseload from a departing doctor Enjoy rare weekday-only hours with no weekend commitments for ...

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Consultant General Pathologist

Permanent


  • 0.8 FTE General Pathologist role with a broad case mix and a strong multidisciplinary team.

Broad general pathology case mix across a regional tertiary referral centre Part-time hours with permanent job security and flexibility to negotiate S ...

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Consultant General Surgeon

Permanent


  • A permanent full-time General Surgery consultant post across two regional Queensland hospitals, with an active teaching role

Varied surgical caseload across two hospital sites Teaching and supervision of surgical trainees and medical students Coastal lifestyle, 45 minutes by ...

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Consultant General Medicine

Permanent


  • A high-impact General Medicine role combining clinical care, leadership, and lifestyle in a growing regional service.

Join a developing service with plans to expand to Level 4 capability and accredited physician training. Enjoy a broad scope of practice across inpatie ...

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Consultant General Physician with subspecialty

Permanent


  • A dual role combining core inpatient general physician duties with dedicated scope for your subspecialty interest.

50/50 split between general inpatient care and subspecialty interest Active involvement in upcoming facility expansion and digital health initiatives ...

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Consultant General Medicine

Permanent


  • Rewarding opportunity to deliver acute general medical care in a supportive regional health service.

Broad general medicine case mix featuring strong clinical leadership and academic mentoring scope Flexible full-time, part-time, or negotiable contrac ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Join a new, purpose built mental health facility offering comprehensive general adult inpatient, emergency, and consultation liaison care

Exposure to sub-specialty adult, youth, and consultation liaison psychiatry Access to dedicated emergency mental health observation units Protected ro ...

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Psychiatry Career Medical Officer - Dual Disability Service

Permanent


  • Middle grade role in general adult and intellectual disability psychiatry within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Subspecialty exposure in intellectual disability and adult psychiatry High autonomy with direct consultant psychiatrist support Statewide service netw ...

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Consultant Geriatrician

Permanent


  • Develop a comprehensive subacute geriatric service with support to grow a private practice alongside a senior public appointment.

Subacute service development and leadership Direct private practice support and sessional rooms Coastal regional hub with direct airport connectivity ...

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Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine

Permanent


  • Combine executive strategic governance with active emergency clinical practice in a dual leadership and specialist role.

Part-time Director opportunity with additional clinical FTE available up to full time ACEM-accredited facility supporting extensive registrar and fell ...

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Consultant Anatomical Pathologist

Permanent


  • Combine a broad private anatomical pathology caseload with flexible full or part-time hours and easy access to coast, country and capital city connections

Varied caseload across skin, gastrointestinal, breast and surgical pathology Subspecialty interests supported within an established pathologist team S ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Diverse caseload across surgical specialties and private practice opportunities.

Broad clinical exposure across multi-site surgical services and subspecialties Direct involvement in clinical leadership, registrar supervision, and m ...

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Consultant General Surgeon

Permanent


  • Expressions of interest are welcome and late applications may be considered, subject to client availability

Deliver comprehensive general surgery and endoscopy services within a modern, multi-disciplinary hospital setting. Lead and mentor the next generation ...

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Consultant Geriatrician

Permanent


  • This is a high-impact regional role providing senior-level geriatric and general medicine care in a collaborative, patient-centred environment

Lead and shape service delivery across acute, subacute, and community settings, with strong multidisciplinary support. Enjoy a broad clinical scope ma ...

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Consultant General Medicine & Endocrinology

Permanent


  • Expressions of interest are welcome and late applications may be considered, subject to client availability

Diverse dual scope across general medicine and specialised endocrinology Opportunity and support provided for private practice setup Stress-free daily ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult

Permanent


  • Expressions of interest are welcome and late applications may be considered, subject to client availability

General adult inpatient and community psychiatry Multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented model of care Permanent full-time with flexible work options and ...

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Consultant Anatomical Pathologist

Permanent


  • Expressions of interest are welcome and late applications may be considered, subject to client availability

Large provider offering long term security Modern facility and access to complex cases Coastal living with easy access to the CBD Where you’ll be wo ...

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Consultant Anaesthetist

Permanent


  • Are you looking for a role with flexible FTE options and opportunities for private practice, research and teaching?

Experience a varied case-mix alongside the opportunity to develop a specialty focus Contribute your skills to expanding service delivery for the regio ...

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Whether you are hiring new team members or you are seeking your next General Practice job, we can help.

To learn more about our General Practice recruitment services, contact Elective Recruitment or join our exclusive community, and register today.

Living and Working in Australia

If you’re an internationally trained General Practitioner and interested in working in Australia, get in touch with us to discuss your options, and be sure to download our Living and Working in Australia guide for practical insights into what you can expect when you make the move.