General Practitioners

Opportunities within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia

Are you a General Practitioner considering a move to Australia? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities? The Western Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector is looking for passionate, community-focused GPs to join our Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) across regional, rural, and remote Western Australia.

About Us

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in WA, representing 23 ACCHS and supporting them to provide culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary healthcare services to Aboriginal communities. Our sector is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care. We are looking for GPs who share our passion for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people to work in ACCHS, which are located in different regional, rural and remote locations across WA.

- Work in a culturally rich and diverse environment, providing essential primary healthcare to Aboriginal communities.
- Comprehensive support through the recruitment and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration process through our partner health workforce agency
- Supervision support for six months by an Australian-registered specialist, including orientation to the Australian healthcare system and cultural safety education as required by AHPRA.
- GPs with Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (United Kingdom) (MRCGP) or the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP) are encouraged to apply.
- Experience the warmth and hospitality of rural and remote WA while enjoying the benefits of a slower-paced lifestyle. Various locations offer incredible natural beauty, adventure, and an opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Requirements

- Specialist registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
- Membership with MRCGP or MICGP (preferred).
- Commitment to practicing in regional, rural, or remote areas of Australia for at least 10 years as per the Australian Government's 10-year moratorium (noting that this time can be reduced through location-based scaling).
- Willingness to undertake supervised practice under Level 3 Supervision for six months upon commencement.

What's Next?

If you’re a qualified GP from the UK or Ireland and are interested in exploring opportunities in the ACCHS sector, we’d love to hear from you Express your interest by submitting your application today.

About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) isthe peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled HealthServices (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support andact on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, activelyresponding to their individual and collective needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent allregions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote andstrengthen the ACCHS’ Model of Care; a model that is builtaround the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturallysecure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making adifference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Wework together as a team; to respect and understand the socialand cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate;to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build workcapacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotionalwellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is centrally located on the bustling and vibrant BeaufortStreet café strip, and offers a flexible and family friendlyworkplace with a wide range of benefits to suit all employees.

AHCWA also has a training and development centre thatdelivers a variety of training programs and short courses toenhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

The organisation operates on the foundational pillars ofAboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversitythat underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts itsbusiness.

These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, highperforming organisational culture that is responsive to thestate-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us indelivering our vision.

Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity

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