General Practice Registrar – Sexual Health

Extended Skills General Practice Registrar – Sexual Health

Are you looking to expand your clinical skills in a specialised area of General Practice while making a meaningful contribution to community health?

SHINE SA is seeking applications from GP Registrars interested in undertaking an Extended Skills Placement in Sexual Health within South Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive health service.

This unique training opportunity provides hands-on experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare, STI and BBV management, HIV prevention, contraception, and working with diverse communities and priority populations. Registrars will be supported by experienced Sexual Health Physicians, GP Supervisors and a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care.

What You’ll Gain Experience In

• STI and blood-borne virus testing, treatment and prevention
• HIV prevention, including PrEP and PEP
• Sexual and reproductive healthcare
• Contraception counselling and prescribing
• Contraceptive implant and IUD procedures
• Public health and multidisciplinary models of care
• Providing inclusive, evidence-based care to diverse populations

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will:

• Be enrolled in an approved GP training pathway (or vocationally registered)
• Be eligible for an Extended Skills Placement in Sexual Health
• Hold current AHPRA registration
• Have completed a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health or equivalent
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, person-centred care

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter
• Current CV
• Evidence of AHPRA registration

Successful applicants will be required to complete the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, including the clinical placement component (or an approved interstate equivalent), and Implanon NXT insertion training prior to commencement. These courses are arranged and funded by the Registrar.

IUD training may be available during the placement, subject to availability.

Application Dates

• Semester 1 (February commencement): Applications close 14 October
• Semester 2 (August commencement): Applications close 14 March

Need support with your application? Contact Gillian Petracro, Practice Operations Manager at gillian.petracaro@shinesa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Click here to download the Job and Person Specification.

SHINE SA is an equal opportunity employer. If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We acknowledge that people in underrepresented groups (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, culturally diverse and people with disability) tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.    

We offer cultural leave, flexible work arrangements, an inclusive and supportive team environment, and an Aboriginal Alliance Staff network to support our staff.    

This appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Checks (WWCC).