• A competitive Salary Package is on offer

• A well-balanced lifestyle and working environment

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
After Hours Requirements: No
Practice Information:
This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service has been operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for more than twenty-five years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service.
Position Description:
The successful candidate will have passion and the ability to provide medical skills and expertise in the delivery of culturally competent comprehensive primary health care services as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in line with the approved service model and in response to the needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• Providing best practice comprehensive primary health care

• Optimising uptake and income generation across the service through MBS billings

• Providing leadership in the safety and quality of clinical services delivered by the health team

• Working in a multidisciplinary team environment with access to visiting allied health and specialist service

• Responsible for demonstrating leadership in clinical quality, safety and fostering a culture of organisational reflection and continuous quality improvement

Key Selection Criteria:

• Qualification evidence as a Medical Practitioner

• MBBS, unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Eligible to obtain a provider number at the required clinic location/s (High Street, Rockhampton and Mount Morgan)

• Understanding (or ability to develop understanding) and commitment to the concept, philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

• Working knowledge of health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes

• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated skills in providing clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary setting

• Skills and experience in clinical teaching and health professional development

• Computer skills – able to work effectively with electronic client record systems, primarily Communicare.

Additional Essential Factors:

• Possession of a current 'C' Class Driver's Licence valid in Queensland is required

• Must possess/be able to obtain a Blue Card with the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian

• Must be able to obtain a Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check

• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain Current Cardiopulmonary

Salary Information:

• Percentage of Billings

• A competitive Salary Package is on offer

• Plus super, salary sacrifice, assistance with professional development needs and relocation assistance

Other Benefits:

• Excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology

• GP clinics are supported by a variety of experienced personnel

• A well-balanced lifestyle and working environment - Hours = Monday – Friday (8.30 – 5.00pm)

About Rockhampton:
Rockhampton Beef, barra and a bustling regional city If cattle or fishing is your calling, you’ll find a friend in Rockhampton, known as the beef and barra capital of Australia. It's easy to embrace a taste of country life with a serving of the region's famed steak, or through its rich and perfectly preserved heritage and history. But more than just a country town, Rockhampton also brims with cosmopolitan conveniences including a local distillery, renowned art gallery, bars, and eateries. All this plus extraordinary nature, an excellent zoo, a multitude of surrounding day trips, and 300 days of sunshine a year. Mt Morgan Mount Morgan, Central Queensland, is a picturesque historic town nestled in the Dee Ranges, situated approximately 38 km South West of Rockhampton, and 679 km north of Brisbane. Today Mount Morgan is a quaint area, with a population of approximately 3,000. Getting the best of both worlds, Mount Morgan residents enjoy the comforts of a small semi-rural area; with Rockhampton city just thirty minutes’ drive and Yeppoon’s beaches a one-hour drive away.
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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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