General Practitioner

This role provides culturally safe GP services within a comprehensive primary health care framework to the community of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The General Practitioner will report to the Clinical Manager – Newman Hub and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing the relevant objectives of the organisation by undertaking a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to m anage illness, promote well-being, maintain health systems, provide education and training and encourage community health action. With substantial supports and collegiate networks available including visiting specialists, this role is integral to ensuring clinical leadership, cultural integrity and high standards of clinical care. To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, click here or visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/ About You To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a General Practitioner
• Possess at least 2 years’ postgraduate medical experience
• If not vocationally registered as a General Practitioner, hold relevant vocational Registration, or hold a Fellowship, FRACGP, FACRRM or be part of a GP training scheme
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of comprehensive primary health care and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services as well as an understanding of the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, including social determinants of health.
• Relevant client case load management experience.
• Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.
• A demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of family medicine, primary health care and preventative health care practice.
• The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work to deadlines.
• A demonstrated knowledge of Medicare billing framework and Practice Incentive Scheme and application in primary health care and a demonstrated willingness to appropriately maximize Medicare billing.
• A demonstrated understanding of applicable accreditation standards including AGPAL accreditation standards and a willingness to provide leadership in continual quality improvement in clinical practice.
• Excellent working knowledge of software packages, including Medical Director 3, MMEX or Communicare.
• Good time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate own workload.
• Willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.

Ideally, in addition to the above, the successful candidate would also meet the following criteria:

• The person is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Previous experience working in an Aboriginal Primary Health Care setting.
• Previous experience working with Communicare.
• Understanding of and previous experience working within a framework of continuous quality improvement.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. About the Benefits While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Provision of accommodation and subsidised utilities
• Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
• Mobile Phone Allowance up to $1,200 per annum
• Vehicle provided for operational purposes and reasonable personal use within the Pilbara region
• 2x paid return flights from Newman to place of origin within Australia per financial year
• 6 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training + study leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities. PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working With Children Check (where applicable) prior to appointment.