General Practitioner – AMS - Toowoomba, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Generous remuneration offered (negotiable with the successful applicant)

• Close the Gap by contributing to the vision of this Aboriginal Medical Service

• Flexible working arrangements

• No After Hours or Weekends

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time – Monday to Friday

Practice Information:
This practice is a Not-for-Profit, charitable organisation that provides health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community in and around Toowoomba and Warwick. The core function of the AMS is to provide medical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people delivered through two medical practices and many community programs. Covering the Darling Downs and Southern Downs regions including Goondiwindi, this position would be based in Toowoomba.

Position Description: 
This GP position is critical to increasing access to medical services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. 

You will be working with a comprehensive supportive multi-disciplinary team including:

• Chronic Disease Nurses

• Registered Nurses

• Aboriginal Health Workers

• Midwives & Allied Health Professionals

Position Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA

• GPT2 and above

• Current medical indemnity insurance

• Interest in and understanding of issues that relate to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families

• Knowledge of working with children and families through their antenatal and postnatal journeys

• Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships

• Demonstrated effective organisational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines and manage competing priorities within a small team environment

• Vocationally registered (preferred)

• The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

After Hours Requirements:  
No

About Toowoomba: 
Toowoomba is a thriving regional city perfectly positioned just 90 minutes from Brisbane and 2 hours from the Gold Coast. With an abundance beautiful parks and unique job offerings, to leading schools and an affordable housing market. It’s no surprise that more and more people are calling their wonderful part of the world home.

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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