Medical Practitioner

**Join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria.**:
**Medical Practitioner at Western Plains Correctional Centre, located in Lara for 3 days week (0.6) Part -Time.**:
**Attractive Base Salary of $300,000.00, Free Parking, Reward and Recognition Programs and Professional Development Benefits.**:
**About the roles**

The Medical Practitioner will provide and supervise medical care to prisoners by delivering and evaluating medical programs and medical services required and/or provided.

The Medical Practitioner coordinates hours of service and on-call responsibilities in consultation with the Health Services Manager and the Director, Medical Services.

Opportunities exist for 3 days a week (0.6 FTE) Medical Practitioners at Western Plains Correctional Centre.

Salary package for full-time position is $300,000 (including super); and a pro-rata amount for part-time position.

For more information in relation to these roles, including the key accountabilities, please click the following link:
Position Description Medical Practitioner

**Skills and Experience**:

- Medical practitioner currently registered by the Medical Board of Australia (from 1 July 2010).
- Documentary evidence of medical indemnity insurance.
- A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
- High written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
- Demonstrated competence in provision of high-quality care.
- Willingness to undertake regular professional development relevant to the position.
- Computer skills relevant to the role.
- Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol and emergency care. (Desirable)

**Other Requirements of the role**:

- Valid Australian driver's licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.

**About GEO Healthcare**

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values**:Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.**

**Company Benefits Overview**

**The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.**
- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men's public prisons.

Here's what you'll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

**Financial & Career Benefits**
- **Professional development**:Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- **Commonwealth Bank**:Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- **Super salary packaging**:Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- **Scholarships**:Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
- **Family university scholarships**:Scholarships available to support your family's education goals.
- **Paid study leave**:Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- **Special leave**:Additional day off every six months for high attendance.

**Health & Wellbeing**
- **Safety is key**:Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- **Fitness Passport**:Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- **Telus Health**:Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
- **Medibank discounts**:Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- **Equal treatment**:Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

**Work-Life Balance**
- **Free parking**:Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
- **Rotating rosters**:Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- **Reward and recognition**:A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
- **Uniform provided**: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
- **Celebrate together**:Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

**How to Apply**:

- Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:_
- _Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months_
- To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire