Hiring General Practitioner - headspace Camperdown, Casual, NSW - Camperdown We are look

Employer: headspace Camperdown

We are looking for a General Practitioner who loves working with young people and families to join us at headspace Camperdown as an independent contractor.

About Us

headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Our mission is to improve the mental health, social wellbeing, and economic participation of young Australians aged 12–25. (Learn more at headspace.org.au)

To support young Australians aged 12–25, headspace aims to be the national focal point for youth mental health. Through funding and strategic partnerships, headspace enhances services for young people experiencing mental health, substance use, and related challenges. With over 165 centres across Australia, these services offer accessible, community-based entry points focused on integrated care.

headspace Camperdown, led by the Brain and Mind Centre, is a comprehensive, low-cost youth health service providing physical and mental health support in a youth-friendly environment. The multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Psychologists, General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Researchers, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to deliver holistic care.

About the position

We are seeking a General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at headspace Camperdown.

As a General Practitioner at headspace Camperdown, you will:

• Conduct high-standard assessments for young people aged 12–25 experiencing physical and mental health issues

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

• Create Mental Health Care Plans for referrals to psychiatrists, allied health services and Internal services

• Basic mental health knowledge and understanding of mental health care planning processes is required

• Deliver high-quality primary health care services to those accessing headspace

• Address medical concerns including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral as appropriate

• Promote engagement with sexual health, substance use services, and preventative care

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work within the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney

• Flexible working hours/days (0.2-0.4 FTE) – Mon, Tues, Wed or Friday.

• Independent contractor (hourly rate provided), contracted for 1 year with potential for ongoing

• Access to professional development and training on a range of topics.

• Includes paid participation in regular clinical review with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, social workers, allied health professionals, psychiatrists, and other specialists.

• Full reception and administrative support

• Established practice with ongoing referrals

Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA

• NSW Medical Registration

• Professional Indemnity Insurance

• Eligibility to provide services under Medicare and willingness to Bulk Bill

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Criminal Record Check

• Commitment to youth-focused primary health care

How to Apply

Email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to:

Miku Nishiwaki - [email protected]

Please use the subject line: General Practitioner – headspace Camperdown

For further information, contact Miku at (02) 9114 4100.

For more information contact:

Name: General Practitioner
Phone: (02) 9114 4100
Email: [email protected]