General Practitioner – ACCHS - Rockhampton, Queensland.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits (including salary packaging options)

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a valued community health service with real impact

• Opportunity to shape and lead service development, CQI, training and models of care

• Professional satisfaction working in a collaborative, supportive, community-centred environment

• Flexible role structure—balance between clinical practice and leadership focus 

Employment Type:  Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivers culturally safe, holistic primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Rockhampton region.

Position Description: 
Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the medical team within the Health Service, ensuring safe, high-quality care in alignment with our culturally safe model. 

• Drive improvement in clinical systems, pathways, and our model of care 

• Embed continuous quality improvement processes, monitor outcomes, and support accreditation and governance frameworks. 

• Develop and oversee medical education and training programs (for doctors, registrars, allied health, nurses) and support career development of the clinical workforce. 

• Act as a key clinical advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, contributing to strategic planning, risk management, policy development and funding submissions. 

• Work collaboratively across disciplines (GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health) to foster a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach to care. 

• Maintain a clinical practice component to remain connected with patient care and the operational realities of the service.

Position Requirements:
This service is seeking a highly motivated clinician to fill the role of Senior Medical Officer. This role is ideal for an experienced General Practitioner who is either stepping into a clinical leadership role or looking to step back from a heavy clinical load and focus more on system improvement, governance, CQI and education. 

• Experience as a GP or Senior Medical Officer within a primary health care or community health setting. 

• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive workplace culture. 

• A strong commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with cultural awareness and humility. 

• Ability to think strategically and operationally, translating vision into practice, building systems and processes, monitoring outcomes and driving improvement. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in an ACCHO or Aboriginal health setting (though not essential), supervisory or training roles, familiarity with accreditation, policy, evaluation, and primary health care. 

Essential: 

• Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent), current registration and fellowship with RACGP &/or ACCRM

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:

• Negotiable (commensurate with experience) 

• Competitive remuneration and benefits (including salary packaging options).

About Rockhampton: 
Rockhampton is the traditional land of the Darumbal Aboriginal people, who have a rich cultural history in the region. Rockhampton is a regional city in Central Queensland, located on the Fitzroy River, known as the "beef capital of Australia" and a hub for agriculture, education, and health. It features a rich heritage with many historic buildings, a vibrant riverside setting, and is a gateway to the Capricorn Coast.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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