General Practitioner/Doctor

6 days ago


Mount Gambier, South Australia G4S Full time $104,000 - $1,040,000 per year

What G4S can offer you

  • Competitive Compensation: on-site hourly rate of $430 per hour providing a significant income opportunity as an independent contractor
  • Work-Life Balance: flexibility of a minimum 20-hour work week allowing you to manage a healthy work-life balance or accommodate other professional commitments
  • Professional Autonomy: The chance to work as an independent contractor, in a structured environment and the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care.
  • Meaningful Work: Provide vital medical services in a unique and challenging environment, playing a critical role in the health and well-being of 600+ individuals

About the role and team

G4S is seeking a dedicated and professional General Practitioner to join our team as a contracted Doctor at Mount Gambier Prison in Mount Gambier, South Australia. This is an opportunity to provide essential medical care to prisoners in a secure environment. This is an independent contractor position, working alongside the support of our clinical team of eight, including our Health Services Manager and team of registered and enrolled nurses.

The duties and responsibilities of the role include:

  • Providing general practice medical care and any necessary ancillary services to prisoners.
  • Assess prisoners and conduct appointments, maintaining all clinical care documentation
  • Prescribe and review medications, and rewrite prisoner medication charts every 6 months.
  • Perform medical tasks such as taking blood, tissue samples, and pathology results, and actioning them as appropriate.
  • Write referrals to specialists and coordinate with external personnel for prisoner transfers to health facilities.
  • Attend medical emergencies within the prison and liaise with internal staff and external practitioners.
  • Maintain accurate medical and clinical notes on patients.
  • Comply with clinical governance and infection control measures.
  • Liaise with G4S nursing staff to assist with referrals and identify infection control measures.
  • Identify prisoners requiring specialist medical care and liaise with Prison Health Services and specialists to facilitate appropriate care.

Hours and Compensation

This contract arrangement will be for a minimum of 20 hours per week, ideally across a minimum of 4 weekdays. These hours will be worked on site at Mount Gambier Prison running clinic for individuals in our care. An hourly rate of $430 per hour is provided.

G4S is open to discussing your individual work preferences on the basis that the minimum 20 hours onsite is met.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a qualified General Practitioner registered under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who will:

  • Hold and maintain all required qualifications and professional memberships as required by law
  • Provide services with due care, skill, and diligence to a high professional standard.
  • Provide written proof of AHPRA registration to G4S.
  • Be an Australian resident or citizen, or have proof of an unlimited right to work in Australia.
  • Experience as a methadone prescriber is desirable (MATOD endorsed); G4S can arrange completion of this accreditation for you prior to commencing, through your dedicated completion of a 6 hour course.
  • Be willing to complete the G4S Background Checks: A police check, 2 x reference checks, and a prison clearance.

Required Insurances

As a contractor, it is essential that you obtain and maintain the following insurances for the duration of the term:

  • Medical Indemnity Insurance (including malpractice coverage) of no less than $20 million per claim.
  • Personal Accident/Income Protection Insurance.
  • Public Liability Insurance of no less than $20 million.

About Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast

Mount Gambier, South Australia's largest regional city with a population of 35,724, is conveniently located almost midway between Adelaide (436 km) and Melbourne (441 km). The city offers a community-focused lifestyle and is well-equipped with educational facilities, including public and private primary and secondary schools, along with UniSA and TAFE SA campuses for various qualifications. Paired with affordable housing options, both rental and owned, it's easy to see why so many are choosing to make the move.

Beyond the city, the broader Limestone Coast region boasts access to some of South Australia's finest coastline, offering safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing, and surf. This area is further enriched by a world-class wine region, abundant open spaces, outstanding national parks, and diverse sporting and recreational facilities.

About Mount Gambier Prison

G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 672 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

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