Job description
Seeking dedicated and passionate General Practitioners for a dynamic role available in Jabiru. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of developing a new service where your skills can make a significant impact in quality service provision and better outcomes for Indigenous people. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a community’s health revolution. This position champions community control and local involvement in the delivery of PHC services.
About us
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.
About the Team
This position is a key role in the Red Lily Primary Health Care team that provides primary health care to more than a 1000 people in the West Arnhem region (including homelands). Engagement and collaboration with other communities and teams within Red Lily and beyond will be necessary to ensure that the communities receive high quality services and achieve optimal outcomes.
About Jabiru
You will find Jabiru 255kms east of Darwin offering a community lifestyle where you will be immersed in culture. Enjoy your time off exploring the region, fishing in the lakes, cooling off in the town swimming pool or taking part in the communities sporting activities which include golf, basketball, and tennis. The brand-new modern health centre is currently under construction and due to open mid–2024.
About the role
- You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary remote primary health care team, that manage client care throughout the lifespan, treat illness, promote wellbeing, provide education & training, and encourage community health action to contribute to better health outcomes.
- Your new role will involve the integration of Indigenous cultural imperatives in the delivery of healthcare in the context of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
- Opportunity to work within a dedicated team to advance the health outcomes of the Aboriginal community in the West Arnhem region.
- Share in the development of a permanent GP service, based on the unique needs of the residents of the community.
- Experience a rare opportunity to work with one of the world’s oldest living cultures.
Benefits
The 1.0 FTE role will be available in Jabiru from Mid-Year 2024.
- Benefit from a highly competitive salary that can reach up to $304,000, complemented by Superannuation.
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.
- Medicare incentives up to 20% of total billing.
- Accumulate leave entitlements in line with your work hours.
- Relocation assistance and future development opportunities available.
- Accommodation provided, with access to vehicle outside clinic hours negotiable.
- Eligibility for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Doctor Stream payments of up to $35,000 in MMM6 locations.
- Share your clinical talents and experience with the Red Lily Health teams allowing for innovation, collaboration, and creative service delivery.
Our ideal candidate
- Holds specialist General Practitioner registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
- Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Has a broad-based primary care experience in a rural/remote setting, ideally in Indigenous health.
- Is culturally aware with knowledge of current issues impacting remote Indigenous communities.
- Accreditation or experience as a GP supervisor is advantageous.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual career aspirations and work life needs. Flexible Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) options considered, ask us how.
Click the Apply Now button now lodging your expression of interest. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem. For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: https://redlily.org.au.