Opportunity to provide essential medical care to a diverse and close-knit community; build strong and enduring relationships with patients and their families; enjoy fulfilling work supported by a happy, relaxed team; and make a significant difference to an entire community.If you so choose, you will be able to maintain hospital-based clinical skills by periodically providing relief to the local hospital.As a rural GP, you have access to a range of funding to support your continuing professional development.Practice Information:This medical practice seeks a full-time GP holding general registration or who is eligible for limited registration on a training program. The clinic is a well-established, independent practice with a friendly team and existing patient base. The practice team comprises 2 GPs, full-time practice nursing support, visiting allied health services and an effective admin team. Billing is mixed and at doctors' discretion.Position Description: Childers Medical Centre seeks a full-time, collegial GP holding general registration or who is eligible for limited registration on a training program, to provide primary continuing healthcare services to patients, families and their local community.The position requires the GP to have the necessary clinical skills to effectively assess patients' medical conditions and provide appropriate investigations, procedures, other treatment and/or referral to allied health, community health professionals or specialist consultation to affect the best possible outcome for the patient. Adhering to RACGP standards for clinical practice, the general practitioner should provide a complete service using recall and reminder systems, education, prevention initiatives and ensuring continuity of care. They should comply with their continuing professional development obligations and be willing to participate in and contribute to practice based CPD, training and upskilling sessions.Qualifications & Experience:Accredited by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);Holds a fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) - or is on a training pathway to achieve this.This opportunity would suit a GP who is interested in providing high quality primary care to a small, rural community.Job Type: PermanentHours: Full Time - 30+ hours per weekAfter Hours Requirements: NoSalary Information: Percentage of Billings - 70% for vocationally registered doctors; 65% for experienced doctors who require additional levels of support and supervision. Income potential is dependent on hours worked, but could equate in the order of $300k per annum for a doctor.About Childers: Located 3.5 hours drive north of Brisbane, Childers is situated in a picturesque region of Queensland, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area is renowned for its lush countryside, with rolling hills, farmland, and scenic drives that make it a paradise for nature lovers, tourists and its +2,000 residents. Larger centres close to Childers include Bundaberg (53 kms to the northeast); Hervey Bay (110kms north of Childers); and Maryborough (61 kms north).Childers has a rich history and heritage, with charming colonial-era buildings, museums, and historical sites that offer a glimpse into the past. The town's main economic driver is its thriving agricultural industry encompassing sugarcane, horticulture, vineyards, and livestock. An ever-growing tourism industry is the region's other key revenue earner. Childers offers a range of good facilities, services, and lifestyle benefits that make it a wonderful place to live and thrive. The town has a hospital and well-equipped healthcare facilities and offers various other essential services, including schools, supermarkets, banks, and recreational facilities.Despite its rural location, Childers has a great range of services within easy reach. The town is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it easy for newcomers to integrate and form lasting connections. It offers a variety of community events, festivals, and markets that showcase the local arts, culture, and produce.Childers' subtropical climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters, offering a largely pleasant and comfortable climate throughout the year. Childers presents an ideal place to live for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle in a welcoming rural setting.For more information on this position, please contact our team via .Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development. JOB -