• Be a part of this unique and innovative System of Care addressing the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

• Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

• 40 minutes from Brisbane and one hour drive from the Gold Coast

Job Type:  Permanent - Full Time

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

This not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Ipswich and the West Moreton region. They facilitate and promote Primary Health Care Services and strive to establish state-of-the-art comprehensive Health Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This organisation practices a holistic and preventative approach to health, offering general and specialist care, complemented with long-term healthy lifestyle change programs and services. Their community is at the heart of everything they do, and they set the direction for the service. When you join the organisation, you will find a welcoming and caring community created by professional, down-to-earth individuals who are passionate about our mission.

General Practitioner:

• Opportunities across Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

• Focused on supporting Work-life balance with flexible arrangements on offer

• Operating from 7am to 7pm, 6 days a week |various shifts available

• Work holistically to improve the health outcomes of our Indigenous Communities

• Great Salary packaging benefits

Why Work for this Organisation?

They are committed to the delivery of best practice primary health care for their community in the West Moreton Region and are looking for an experienced General Practitioner to join the team.

You should be someone who is passionate and dedicated to the continuous improvement of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Be a part of our unique and innovative System of Care addressing the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through a community centered model

• Opportunity to develop personally and professionally through a supportive collective Network and involvement in CPD and Quality Improvement activities.

• Option to be involved in innovative projects and Clinical Leadership Development Course

• Healthy work life balance

• Inclusive workplace and values the contributions of all staff in achieving our vision.

About You?

Mandatory:

• To be considered for this position, candidates must have had their Covid-19 Booster (3rd Dose) prior to the interview stage

• Current unrestricted General or VR AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner

• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical practitioner in a general practice / primary health care setting (including post-graduate training)

• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.

• Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

• Knowledge of Aboriginal social and cultural history and the impacts of social determinants on health outcomes for Aboriginal clients

Salary Information:  Negotiable (based on experience & qualifications)

About Ipswich:

Ipswich is located in South East Queensland of Australia. To the east is the capital city Brisbane, and to the west are the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network – approximately 40 minutes drive from Brisbane, one hour drive from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes drive from domestic and international air and seaports. Ipswich has a population of 180,000 people; enjoys a subtropical climate and is a safe, friendly and multicultural city.

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.

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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