DXC Medical specialises in GP recruitment across Australia, helping GPs secure the best jobs in Canberra and nearby NSW regions. Our dedicated ACT & Southern NSW team works closely with you to understand your skills, clinical interests, career goals, and lifestyle preferences, guiding you toward opportunities that are the right fit.

To support GPs in finding their ideal Canberra GP role, DXC Medical provides:

• Job search assistance – Access to a wide range of GP opportunities across Canberra and surrounding border towns such as Queanbeyan, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Yass, Bungendore, and Goulburn
• Application support – Guidance to help your application stand out
• Interview preparation – Coaching to help you present your best self
• Contract negotiation – Expert advice to secure favourable terms
• Registration and compliance assistance – Support with AHPRA, Medicare, 19AB/19AA, and onboarding requirements, including DPA options in surrounding NSW
• Ongoing support – Continued guidance even after your role begins

With DXC Medical, your next GP job in Canberra is within reach.

Canberra is a fast-growing, well-planned capital city with strong demand for GPs across both established suburbs and developing regions.

Some of the best areas to consider include:

• Central and Inner Suburbs:
  Kingston, Barton, Griffith, Braddon, Turner and O’Connor: ideal for GPs seeking vibrant, centrally located practices close to Parliament House, government precincts and university communities.
• Northern Canberra & Gungahlin Region:
  Gungahlin, Franklin, Harrison, Amaroo, Casey, Ngunnawal, Moncrieff: one of the ACT’s fastest-growing areas with consistent patient demand.
• Western and Belconnen Region:
  Belconnen, Bruce, Kaleen, Florey, Macquarie: established communities with excellent access to hospitals, ANU and UC.
• Woden Valley & the South:
  Woden, Phillip, Mawson, Garran: strong demand driven by proximity to Canberra Hospital and major health hubs.
• Tuggeranong & Molonglo Valley:
  Greenway, Kambah, Coombs, Wright, Denman Prospect: expanding residential pockets offering excellent family-friendly living.
• ACT–NSW Border DPA Locations:
  Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Bungendore, Murrumbateman, Yass, and Goulburn: ideal for VR GPs under moratorium seeking DPA access while staying close to Canberra.

Opportunities depend on your experience, preferred billing model, and lifestyle goals. Partnering with DXC Medical ensures you find a GP position in Canberra that aligns with your needs.

Living in Canberra offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity, lifestyle, and affordability, without the congestion of larger capital cities.

Lifestyle highlights include:

• Four distinct seasons, with mild summers, crisp winters, and plenty of sunshine
• Short commute times, often 10–20 minutes between suburbs
• Access to Lake Burley Griffin, walking trails, cycling paths, and national parks
• A vibrant food, café, wine and cultural scene, including the National Gallery, War Memorial, Parliament House and nearby wineries in Murrumbateman
• Family-friendly suburbs with excellent schools and spacious homes
• Weekend escapes to the Snowy Mountains, South Coast beaches, and NSW countryside

Canberra offers a safe, clean, community-focused lifestyle that many GPs, especially families and IMG doctors, find ideal.

Canberra is home to several major health facilities that support a diverse and growing population, including:

• Canberra Hospital (Woden)
• Calvary Public Hospital (Bruce)
• Calvary Private Hospital
• National Capital Private Hospital
• University of Canberra Hospital
• Several Walk-In Centres (WICs) providing urgent and extended-hours care

Alongside these, the ACT and surrounding NSW regions offer a strong network of GP practices, community health centres, Aboriginal health services, and multidisciplinary medical hubs.

Canberra is widely regarded as having some of Australia’s best education options, making it ideal for doctors relocating with families.

• Options include:
• High-quality public and private schools across all regions
• Selective and specialist schools
• A wide range of independent, Catholic, and faith-based schools
• Close proximity to leading tertiary institutions, including:
  – Australian National University (ANU)
  – University of Canberra (UC)
  – Australian Catholic University (Canberra campus)

These institutions are highly regarded for health, science, research, and teaching pathways.

GPs are in strong demand across Canberra and the surrounding NSW regions. While DXC Medical works efficiently, the timeframe can vary depending on:

• Your qualifications and experience
• Specific job or supervision requirements
• Any restrictions such as 19AB
• Preferred suburbs or DPA limitations
• Current market conditions

Providing detailed and accurate information to your DXC Medical consultant helps us match you with suitable roles quickly and effectively.

Earnings for GPs in Canberra vary depending on experience, patient demand, billing structure, and clinical interests.

Typical earning indicators include:

• 70–75% of billings for most VR GP roles
• $350k–$500k+ per year in busy mixed- or private-billing practices
• Higher earning potential for GPs with interests in skin cancer medicine, women’s health, chronic disease, mental health, urgent care, or procedural work
• Sign-on bonuses, minimum guarantees, or relocation packages available in some practices

DXC Medical will support you throughout the negotiation process to ensure your contract reflects your experience and value.

Absolutely. DXC Medical places GPs into both permanent and locum positions across Canberra and surrounding NSW locations.

Our Locum Team will:

• Match you with clinics that suit your skills, schedule, and preferences
• Support you through onboarding, credentialing, and compliance
• Assist with contract negotiation
• Provide ongoing communication throughout your placement

Whether you’re seeking school-hour sessions, weekend shifts, short-term locums, or extended blocks, we can help you secure flexible opportunities in and around the ACT.

DXC Medical provides a streamlined, highly effective recruitment service tailored to the ACT and Southern NSW market.

Our team offers:

• Professionally written and optimised job ads
• Access to our national GP job search platform
• Support from our internal marketing team
• A broad national network of VR and non-VR GPs
• Guidance with compliance, onboarding, DPA access, PESCI support, and 19AB exemptions where applicable

Let us help you attract the right doctors for your clinic, contact our ACT/NSW-based consultant to get started.