- Part Time 0.5 FTE, Continuous Position
- Base Salary: $194,454 – $224,445 (p.a.) pro rata
- Total Effective Package: $233,858 – $267,604 (p.a.)* pro rata
- Six (6) weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) is currently looking for a caring and committed doctor to be an integral part of a newly set up multidisciplinary team at the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre.
Why Congress?
Congress is a Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that is establishing a therapeutic team to provide comprehensive and holistic care to young people currently in youth detention. Congress aim to positively impact the young person’s experience in detention, as well as addressing any health issues.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Six (6) weeks’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Generous salary packaging, district allowance and remote benefits
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
- Workforce Incentive Program – Doctor Stream (WIP)
- An exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of many young people
What’s the role?
The position is part time (0.5 FTE) and the successful doctor will become part of the GP community within Congress as well as part of the team at the centre.
- Provide culturally safe GP services within a comprehensive primary health care framework across all sections of Congress’ Health Services Division
- Work to the principles, values and philosophy of Congress as an Aboriginal community controlled health service
- Undertake comprehensive primary health care clinical consultations in a holistic manner
- Be available for after-hours and weekend duties as rostered
Is this the right role for you?
Before you apply, we need you to have:
- Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Fellow of the RACGP or ACRRM, or a minimum of five years of GP experience
- Good communication skills in cross-cultural environment
- Ability to work well under pressure, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary primary health care team
- Willingness to accommodate Aboriginal values and traditions in clinical practice including willingness to take cultural advice form Aboriginal staff
- Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of aboriginal people
- Additional qualifications which may include DipRANZCOG, FARGP or MPH, highly desired
- Accreditation or experience as a supervisor of GP registrars, an advantage
- Ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations
- Current NT Drivers License or the ability to obtain
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.
Please contact Barbara for more information on 08 8982 1010.
*Total effective package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options
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