General Practitioner

• Competitive salary

• Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum

• Company that is focused on improving the health and well-being of the community

• Five weeks of annual leave per year

• Additional paid personal leave

Job Title: General Practitioner - ACCHO - Bilinga, Queensland.

Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time.

Practice Information:
This Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation is currently seeking to fill the following vacancy within their Health and Wellbeing Services division. The organisation's Health & Wellbeing Service is committed to providing holistic health care to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Gold Coast & surrounding communities. The organisation has clinics located at Bilinga, Miami and Coomera.

This organisation values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed.

Position Description:
The organisation is looking for a motivated General Practitioner who is dedicated to and passionate about providing high-quality, culturally sound health care within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. As a key member of the Kalwun Health team, you will be working closely with the clinical team as well as providing a comprehensive client experience. You will play an integral role in ensuring clinical care is in line with national standards and fostering a culture focused on providing comprehensive patient focused service. This is a full time position (Monday to Friday) based at the Bilinga clinic, however, part time applications will also be considered.

• Provide quality clinical services to our clients in line with best practice standards

• Demonstrate commitment to the process of continuous quality improvement as an integrated aspect of service development and delivery

• Liaising with Clinical Nurse and/or Aboriginal Health Worker to ensure the clients experience is seamless

• Strong knowledge and ability to optimise referral pathways to specialist and allied health services for clients

• Work closely with the Practice Manager and service team to anticipate and identify opportunities for expanding access to these services for clients

Qualifications & Experience:

Essentials:

• Vocational Registration

• Unconditional AHPRA registration

• Sound understanding of systems and processes required to sustain a high standard of clinical quality and safety

• Committed to the principles and practice of Aboriginal Community Control, and to improving the long term health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families & communities

• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal

• Ability to problem solve

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Ability to work autonomously.

Desirable, but not mandatory:

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

Additional Information:

• This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers' license.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information:
$250,000 - $285,000 per annum.

Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary

• Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay

• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community

• Five weeks of annual leave per year

• Additional paid personal leave

About Bilinga:
Bilinga is a quaint beachside suburb on the southern end of the Gold Coast. It is close to Coolangatta and the Gold Coast Airport. Just around the bend from this area you'll find the world-famous stretch of surf beaches Kirra, Greenmount and Snapper Rocks.

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.