This Section contains information on
GPs seeking work in the ACT
Locums seeking work in the ACT
GP Development Fund
GP Practices may wish to apply for relocation or recruitment costs through the GP Development fund - see www.health.act.gov.au/gpdevelopmentfund for further information.
GPs seeking work in the ACT
Australian Female VR GP available now (listed 8 May 2012)
Female VR GP with 14 years general practice experience in Australia, primarily in a rural setting, is seeking a part time position (available Wednesdays and Thursdays) in Canberra (preference for South Side but negotiable). Her key interests are in women's and children's health, but she has also done 3 years of psychiatry training, so is very interested in mental health. Please contact Kirsty Whybrow at the ACT Medicare Local to express your interest in speaking to this applicant. Email k.whybrow@actml.com.au or phone 6287 8099.
*Male VR GP available December 2012 (listed 23 March 2012)
Dr MT, MBChB UK (Birmingham) 1990, MRCGP UK 1997, is currently working as GP partner in a 2-partner private practice for English- and Greek-speaking patients in Athens, Greece, where he has been practising for the past 12 years. He speaks Greek fluently and is a qualified practicing homeopath and does acupuncture for myofascial problems which he would like to continue in Australia. He is also happy to perform minor surgical procedures.
This experienced VR GP is looking to relocate with his wife, a teacher, and their two children (11 and 13 years old) so having good schools in the proximity of their new home is a priority.
He is looking for full-time work and happy to cover occasional Saturdays and weekends on a roster.
This is a long-term to permanent move for the doctor and his family so he is happy to commit to a 2-year contract with a view to extend. Due to registration and visa processing times he will be available from December 2012.
This VR GP requires District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) status and visa sponsorship - Wavelength's in-house Migration Agent will be happy to assist with the latter. For further information, please contact Jane Stanke, Wavelength International on 02 8353 9027 or email jstanke@wave.com.au.
Female GP available May 2012 (listed 19 March 2012)
Dr Beenish Zehra Zaidi, MBBS Pakistan 2008. Completed one year internship in Medicine, Medicine and surgical ICU, Surgery and Psychiatry. 6 months GP Experience. Certified in ACLS and Primary Trauma care. Looking for permanent full time/ part time work in Canberra and is happy to join a Saturday or weekend roster. Currently working at Canberra Heart Clinic Deakin and has a sound understanding of Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS). Eligible for registration but must work in an Area of Need and District of Workforce Shortage area (Tuggeranong, Belconnen, Weston Creek or Gungahlin). Available from May 2012.
Contact: Dr Beenish Zaidi by email - Shum_been@hotmail.com
*Male VR GP (relisted 19 March 2012)
Dr MI, MBBS Pakistan 2000, MRCGP UK 2011, completed his Vocational Training Scheme in North Birmingham last year and is currently working as a locum GP. This VR GP is looking to relocate to Canberra with his family. He is looking for full-time work and happy to join a Saturday or weekend roster. Available from October 2012.
This VR GP requires District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) status and visa sponsorship - Wavelength's in-house Migration Agent will be happy to assist with the latter. For further information, please contact Jane Stanke, Wavelength International on 02 8353 9027 or email jstanke@wave.com.au.
*Female VR GP (relisted 19 March 2012)
Female VR GP looking for permanent full time work in Canberra. GP will be coming from New Zealand, registration process has commenced. Eligible for VR but must work in a District of Workforce Shortage area (Tuggeranong, Belconnen, Weston Creek or Gungahlin). If you are interested in hearing more, please contact Rochelle Wert, MedRecruit on 1800 633 732 or email rochelle@medrecruit.com.
Please contact Kirsty at the ACT Medicare Local on 6287 8099 for more information and to hear about other GPs available.
*PLEASE NOTE: The ACT Medicare Local advertises the availability of the above GPs as a service to its members. The ACT Medicare Local takes no responsibility for the suitability of either the Candidate and/or the Medical Recruitment Agency involved. Practices are advised to make their own enquiries and judgements on these issues and should note that the recruitment of GPs through a medical recruitment agency will involve a fee.
International Medical Graduates are required to work in District of Workforce Shortage areas in the ACT - these areas are currently Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Weston Creek.
*Locums seeking work in the ACT
We do not currently have any records of locums available, but please check back regularly.
Information regarding overseas trained doctors working as locums - The Department of Health and Ageing is able to grant a section 19AB exemption for locum purposes to overseas trained doctors (OTDs) seeking to practise in short term engaments within non-DWS areas. Locum exemptions can be granted for a maximum period of six months. This means that OTDs CAN work as a locum in inner metro areas subject to these conditions.
**PLEASE NOTE: The ACT Medicare Local advertises the availability of the above GPs as a service to its members. The ACT Medicare Local takes no responsibility for the suitability of either the Candidate and/or the Medical Recruitment Agency involved. Practices are advised to make their own enquiries and judgements on these issues and should note that the recruitment of GPs through a medical recruitment agency will involve a fee.
International Medical Graduates are required to work in District of Workforce Shortage areas in the ACT - these areas are currently Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Weston Creek. There are exceptions to this ruling for locums only (see above).