General Practitioner – Join Galambila Aboriginal Health Service (ACCHO)
Come for the lifestyle, stay for the purpose.
Imagine practicing medicine where your work truly matters—where relationships come first, culture is respected, and care extends beyond the clinic into the heart of the community on Gumbaynggirr Country. At Galambila Aboriginal Health Service, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find connection, meaning, and a team that feels like family, all set in a beautiful coastal town.
Coffs Harbour has it all: surf+river+mountains+low traffic+strong Community+creative cultural vibes.
About Us
Galambila is a proudly Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), delivering holistic, culturally safe, and community-led care. We support our community across clinic and outreach settings, ensuring people are cared for in ways that respect culture, connection, and individual needs.
What We Do
Our services are diverse, collaborative, and community-focused:
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Weekly clinic at Pete’s Place (a vital hub that supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness) and outreach clinics at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Corporation.
- On-site specialist clinics including Gynaecology, ENT, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, and Endocrinology
- Allied Health services: Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Children’s Dental, Optometry, Audiology, and Dietetics
- Social & Emotional Wellbeing and Culture Care Connect teams, including Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurse, intake team and Social Workers.
- Community programs such as Spring into Shape (SIS), Elder Care, and NDIS Connector
- A strong, supportive team of Aboriginal Health Workers and Nurses
- Patient transport services
- A dedicated Family and Child Centre
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, deliver culturally appropriate care, and make a lasting impact on Community health.
Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is highly regarded, along with a genuine respect for community-led care.
Why You’ll Love working with Us
- Care that prioritises connection, trust, and long-term outcomes
- Values driven, meaningful and practical workplace culture
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team in one location = collaborative health outcomes
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Flexible working days and hours to suit your lifestyle
- Monday to Friday no weekend work
- Minimum 20-minute standard appointments, allowing time for quality care
- Dedicated time for results and administrative work
- Competitive Salary and salary packaging benefits (Not For Profit salary sacrificing)
- Ongoing in-house education and professional development
- Regular all staff wellbeing activities and BBQ gatherings
- Medical Director clinical software
- Relocation support available through the NSW Government’s Regional, make the move program www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove
Make the Move
Whether you’re seeking a sea change, a stronger sense of purpose, or both—Galambila offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making genuine health outcomes for Community.
Contact Human Resources on [email protected] or Practice Manager Tara de Berg on [email protected] or call 02 6652 0800.
Direct applications only – no agency referrals accepted.
Galambila Aboriginal Health Service is a leading provider of culturally relevant, comprehensive healthcare for Aboriginal communities in Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen, and Woolgoolga. Based on the stunning Coffs Coast of Northern NSW, we offer the opportunity to make an impact while enjoying a sought-after coastal lifestyle.
