Embark on a Rewarding Medical Journey as a Remote Area General Practitioner:

Tell us your preferred schedule, and we’ll work with you to make it happen. Whether it’s a 4-on-2-off, 6-on-2-off, or something that suits your unique needs, we’re here to accommodate.

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.

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

• Benefit from a highly competitive salary that can reach up to $304,000, complemented by Superannuation.
• Salary packaging of up to $18, 550 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.

The Northern Territory PHN may be able to offer generous financial assistance to General Practitioners who are relocating to the NT or where they are moving within the NT, to a more remote location.

Embrace the opportunity to drive meaningful change in remote healthcare and submit your application for the General Practitioner role today. Your expertise can shape the future of community well-being. 

For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: www.redlily.org.au

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For the full position description, please click here: REMOTE AREA GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Benefits

• Base Salary up to $122,824 + Super.
• Attractive Annualised Salary* arrangements are available to approved applicants, up to $165,000.00 pa. (Annualised Salary calculations include base rate salary plus all award entitlements, travel allowances, projected overtime, on-call allowances, post-graduate allowances and other individual and negotiated benefits, subject to approval.)
• Penalty rates for Overtime and Call Outs + On Call Allowance.
• Fares out of Isolated Lands allowances.
• Generous leave entitlements (7+ weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leave accruals).
• Professional development leave.
• Salary Sacrifice for up to $15,900 per year (non-for-profit organisation ATO Rebate).
• Nursing staff provided with fully airconditioned and furnished accommodation, at no cost, including free phone, internet and utilities while working in the health centre.
• Relocation Assistance.

Primary Objective

As a member of a multidisciplinary coordinate deliver primary health care services to community that includes treating emergency and acute presentations, coordinate client focused care planning, promote wellbeing, provide health education, and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people in West Arnhem.

Responsibilities

1. Provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) and policies. 
2. Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity of care.  
3. Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making. 
4. Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care. 
5. Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self, team members and learners. 
6. Participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and protocols (including Work Health & Safety). 
7. Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional support groups.
8. Participate in the orientation of new staff to the Organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.
9. Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the Organisational plan.
10. Participate in an on call 24-hour roster. 

Key Selection Criteria

• AHPRA Registration and relevant post basic qualifications.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing with an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly developed interpersonal, complex problem solving, written, verbal and IT communication skills with willingness to use health IT systems. 
• Experience or willing to obtain training in the PCIS health system (Primary Care Info System). 
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of Primary Health Care programs and relevant legislation governing work practice in the remote setting.
• Full Australian Working Rights.
• Manual drivers’ license.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months, check done through Safe NT).
• Valid Working with Children Card (OCHRE card).
• Willing to apply for Land Council work Permit.
• Able and willing to travel by small light aircrafts and 4WD to remote communities.
• Willing to participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

Desirable skills

1. Appropriate tertiary and/or post -basic qualifications such as Midwifery, Child Health, Emergency Care, Mental Health, and/or Primary Health Care.

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Full Position Description can be found here: Remote Area Nurse in Minjilang, NT