• Are you passionate about Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians?

• Located 40 minutes north of Sunshine Coast beaches and the beautiful Noosa district

• Competitive remuneration package, inclusive of salary packaging options

Practice Information:

This is a well-established Not-for-Profit, Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health service located in Birtinya. An innovative leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare, they provide a range of services and programs through hybrid Brokerage and Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) models for health service delivery. 

Their Vision: To improve the health and wellbeing of our community through the provision of culturally safe, responsive and inclusive services.

The practice is seeking a General Practitioner to join the AMS located 40 minutes north of Noosa in the regional town of Gympie.  Ideally the new GP will work full time, however they are open to part time arrangements for the right candidate. 

Position Description:

Joining the newly established and fast-growing AMS, you will form part of a small team of health professionals providing health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families. Within the operational framework of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community-controlled health service, the General Practitioner will work closely with the Senior GP and Practice Manager to offer high quality services and foster a culture of organisational reflection and continuous quality improvement.

• No regular weekend work or evening shifts! The practice is open Monday to Friday

• Competitive remuneration package, including salary packaging available

• Supported by well-established ACCHO located on the Sunshine Coast

• Friendly, passionate & experienced team inclusive of 2 x GPs, RNs, AHW, Practice Manager and administrative support

• Strong relationships with key stakeholders including HHS, PHN and local organisations

• Brokerage model supporting clients with Chronic Disease Management Program & other specialty programs.

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential

• Specialist GP recognition/vocational registration

• MBBS and unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• AHPRA Registration (unrestricted)

• Minimum three years’ post graduate experience in a primary care setting or similar

• Eligibility to obtain provider number/s in the required location/s

• Demonstrated clinical experience, in particular the ability to contribute to and support a medical/primary health care team and contribute to effectively planning and coordinating own and health team’s workload to achieve results

• Demonstrated ability to empathise, work and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Desirable

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Strong connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders across the Gympie and/or Sunshine Coast regions

• High level understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural, regional and urban settings

After Hours Requirements:  No.

Salary:  Not specified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.  Please provide:

1. Your current Resume; including updated current registrations and/or qualifications

2. Cover letter – response to selection criteria preferred but not compulsory.

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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