COMING SOON: New GP Opportunities
6 NEW Bulk Billing Clinics opening mid-2027
Central Coast. Lake Macquarie. Newcastle. Lower Hunter.
Register Now6 NEW Bulk Billing Clinics opening mid-2027
Central Coast. Lake Macquarie. Newcastle. Lower Hunter.
Register NowAccess to affordable primary healthcare remains a challenge for many communities across the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Lower Hunter regions where bulk billing rates have remained below the national average. As part of the Australian Government's Medicare Bulk Billing Initiative, DXC Medical Recruitment is looking to engage with General Practitioners (GPs) interested in future opportunities across six new Bulk Billing Clinics within the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network region.
To help address this, the Australian Government has committed $25.3 million over three years to establish six new fully bulk billing GP clinics. Expected to open by mid-2027, these clinics aim to attract approximately 60 additional GPs to the region and deliver around 155,000 bulk billed GP services each year, strengthening the local GP workforce and helping more patients access essential healthcare without out-of-pocket costs.
With opportunities available in Distribution Priority Areas (DPA), it presents an exciting opportunity for GPs, including:
Clinic operators will be announced late 2026, further details about clinic locations, remuneration packages and incentives will follow.
Don't miss out! Register your interest today and be among the first to hear about these exciting new opportunities.
Australian Government announcement (June 2026) and NSW Government population projections.
Joining a new Bulk Billing Clinic offers the opportunity to be part of a team from the beginning, build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful difference in the community.
By registering your interest early, you'll have the opportunity to connect with DXC Medical Recruitment, discuss your career goals and preferred locations, and stay informed as further details about the six new clinics become available.
Whether you're a VR GP considering relocating to the region, a GP registrar approaching Fellowship, an international GP eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP) or Substantially Comparable RACGP PEP Specialist Stream (PEP SP), or a non-VR GP holding General Registration and eligible for the Pre-Fellowship Program (PFP), we'd love to hear from you.
More than one million people live across these regions. The Central Coast alone projected to grow by 60,000 residents by 2041, demand for accessible primary healthcare will increase.
In Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the GP bulk billing rate is 66.6%, compared to the national average of 81.4%, highlighting a significant gap in access to bulk billed services.
The six new Bulk Billing Clinics aim to help address this unmet need, delivering approximately 155,000 additional bulk billed GP services each year.
Home to Newcastle, NSW's second-largest city, the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions offer the perfect balance of coastal living and city convenience.
Located approximately 1–2 hours from Sydney, depending on the location, these regions offer more affordable housing options, quality schools, beautiful beaches and excellent amenities, making them an attractive choice for GPs and their families.
From vibrant coastal communities to picturesque hinterland towns, there's a lifestyle to suit everyone, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, explore local attractions and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
The six new Bulk Billing Clinics are expected to open by mid-2027. Exact opening dates will depend on the individual clinics and their establishment timelines. By registering your interest early, you'll be kept informed as further details become available.
Clinic operators are expected to be announced late 2026, with further information about the individual clinics and GP opportunities to follow.
The clinics are planned across four key regions of New South Wales:
Specific clinic locations are yet to be confirmed. Register your interest to receive updates as locations are announced.
These regions have growing communities and an increasing need for accessible primary healthcare. With bulk billing rates below the national average, the initiative aims to improve access to affordable GP services, increase primary care capacity and attract more doctors to communities where they are needed.
Opportunities are expected to be available in DPA locations.
VR GPs considering relocating to the region, GP registrars approaching Fellowship, international GPs eligible for the Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP) or Substantially Comparable RACGP PEP Specialist Stream (PEP SP), or non-VR GPs holding General Registration and eligible for the Pre-Fellowship Program (PFP), we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're ready for a new opportunity or simply exploring your options, we'd love to hear from you.
A DXC Medical Recruitment consultant will contact you to discuss your experience, preferred locations, career goals and potential availability. We'll then keep you informed as clinic operators, locations and GP opportunities are announced. Registering your interest is not a formal job application and does not guarantee a position.
Not necessarily. We encourage GPs with different availability and relocation timeframes to register their interest so we can understand their circumstances and discuss potential opportunities as they develop.
Once the clinic operators have been announced, remuneration arrangements, including billing percentages, income guarantees, sign-on payments and relocation assistance, will be determined by each individual operator.
All six clinics are planned to provide fully bulk billed GP services. Additional services, including nursing support, allied health, pathology and other facilities, will be determined by the individual clinic operators.
Relocation assistance, sponsorship arrangements and other employment benefits will depend on the individual clinic operators. Further details will be determined by the individual clinic operators.
Joining a new practice from the beginning can provide an opportunity to help establish the team, contribute to the practice culture and build long-term relationships with patients and the local community. For GPs who enjoy being involved in the early stages of a practice, these opportunities may be particularly appealing.
From Newcastle's vibrant coastal lifestyle and Lake Macquarie's beautiful waterways to the Central Coast's beaches and the Lower Hunter's picturesque towns and vineyards, these regions offer a fantastic combination of career opportunities and lifestyle. With established communities, schools, shopping, outdoor recreation and access to Sydney, there are plenty of reasons to consider making
the move.
Darren Compton | Director
+61 405 234 852
darren.compton@dxcmedical.com.au
