GP Advisor

• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit.
• Strengthen and support the role of General Practice within headspace.
• Augment the already established clinical and GP sector knowledge and expertise within the headspace network.

What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

This part time (one day per week) maximum term (12 month contract) senior position will:

• Support and strengthen the primary health core service streams in headspace services and programs.
• Inform headspace on all matters regarding General Practice related to strategic planning for service systems, primary care and GP services.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of creative and responsive solutions.
• Provide advice and support to the General Practice Workforce.
• Develop and or review resources for GPs.
• Identify and engage subject matter experts.
• Provide advice to headspace on health-related areas.
• Contribute to the planning, development and review of resources developed by the Clinical Practice Division to ensure a ‘GP lens’ is included wherever relevant.
• Model and demonstrate constructive working relationships and information exchange within the team and across the organisation.
• Represent headspace at forums and attend relevant meetings and key events as required.

Who we’re looking for

headspace is seeking someone with:

• Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia.
• Medically registrable tertiary qualifications in general practice or the equivalent, as evidenced by Fellowship of the RACGP/ACRRM or registration on the Vocational Register for Medicare purposes.
• An advanced qualification and/or accredited training in mental health, such as the mental health skills training recognised through the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration, and/or significant demonstrated experience in youth and/or mental health.
• Complex stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Senior technical and professional expertise.
• Experience in developing and delivering training.
• Ability in service development and evaluation.
• Ability to implement evidence-based practices and contribute to change management.

What’s on offer

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) – For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and office.

How to Apply

• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description.
• For more information contact Kelly Merritt at [email protected] using the subject line: GP Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.