Are you a qualified Medical Practitioner seeking a meaningful, supportive career?
Supplement your current practice or challenge yourself by providing support in a correctional setting
Hourly Rates of $160 (for Part Time) or $200 (for Casual)
About the role
The Medical Practitioner at Fulham Correctional Centre will provide and supervise medical care to prisoners by delivering and evaluating medical programs and medical services required and/or provided.
The Medical Practitioner coordinates hours of service and on-call responsibilities in consultation with the Health Services Manager at the Centre.
Opportunities exist for Part Time and Casual positions.
For more information in relation to the role, including the key accountabilities, please click here to download the Position Description.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidates will have:
- Medical practitioner currently registered by the Medical Board of Australia (from 1 July 2010).
- Documentary evidence of medical indemnity insurance.
- A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
- High written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
- Demonstrated competence in provision of high-quality care.
- Willingness to undertake regular professional development relevant to the position.
- Computer skills relevant to the role.
- Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol and emergency care. (Desirable).
Other Requirements of the role:
- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
Why Fulham Correctional Centre?
Fulham Correctional Centre is a 1,049-bed facility operated by The GEO Group Australia. We are committed to rehabilitation, reintegration, and reducing reoffending through high-quality clinical services. Our team is supportive, professional, and focused on making a meaningful difference.
Company Benefits Overview
The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of Correctional Centres, and healthcare services in correctional facilities.
Financial & Career Benefits
- Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
- Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
- Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
Health & Wellbeing
- Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
- Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees
Work-Life Balance
- Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
- Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
- Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
- Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.
For further information on our organisation please visit our website, geogroup.com.au
Interested?
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a strong fit for the role.
For more information, contact the HR Team at [email protected] or (03) 5142 3800.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Midnight, Thursday, 13th August 2026.
GEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome people who share our values:
Integrity. Respect. Accountability. Agility. Innovation.
