General Practitioner

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia VAHS Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Opportunity to make a real impact for better health in the Aboriginal community
  • Salary Packaging options available

About the Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marked a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrated its 50-year of providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits' staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

About the Opportunity

The position is responsible for the provision of General Practitioner services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health staff, within the operational framework of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community-controlled Health Service.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • The capability and engagement to understand the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal Community Control and transforming it into practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs & ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies, including appropriate investigations, treatment and referrals
  • Ability to contribute and motivate an effective team of clinicians and health professionals and others to achieve identified outcomes
  • Experience in contributing to compliance with "best practice" approaches in clinical practice, clinical polices, systems and procedures
  • Demonstrated competence in use of Business Technology, internet and desktop applications
  • Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the Aboriginal community

Highly Desirable:

  • Interest or specialise in chronic disease management, and child and adolescent care

Mandatory Qualifications/ Professional Registrations and Licenses:

  • Minimum 5 years General Practitioner experience with Vocational Registration (FRACGP, FACRRM or equivalent)
  • Registered with AHPRA
  • Current Medicare Provider and prescriber numbers
  • RACGP QI & CPD triennium training and education requirements

How to Apply

Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to

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