General Practitioner

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 234,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Flexible work policy

FIFO flights & accommodation

Professional development

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs seeks a General Practitioner to deliver culturally safe primary health care within Congress’ Health Services Division. The role supports children, patients and community, operating under Aboriginal community-controlled health service principles.

Role offers base salary 234k–265k per year with Medicare incentives, flexible work options including part-time and FIFO arrangements, professional development, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship preferred.
• Commitment to culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe GP services within a primary health care framework.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Build strong relationships with children, patients and the community.
• Contribute to a community-led health service environment.

Skills

AHPRA registration

RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship

Culturally responsive care

multidisciplinary team collaboration

Job description

General Practitioner - Alice Springs

General Practitioner – Full Time / Part Time / FIFO

Are you looking for a role that offers both career growth and work-life balance?

Base Salary $234K to $265K per annum

Salary Sacrifice

Generous Medicare incentive program

MMM6 WIP Doctor Stream incentives 16-35k

Fantastic potential earnings to $475K per annum

About the role

The General Practitioner (GP) provides culturally safe GP services within a comprehensive primary health care framework across all sections of Congress’ Health Services Division. The position works to the principles, values and philosophy of Congress as an Aboriginal community-controlled health service.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for GPs who can build strong, trusting relationships with children, patients, carers and the community. If you have:

• Current AHPRA registration.
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship.
• Commitment to Culturally responsive care.

The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and bring exceptional clinical skills, a proactive, flexible attitude, coupled with a genuine respect for diverse patient backgrounds

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and clinically rewarding
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Great support to settle in Central Australia and access to NTPHN grants.
• Flights and accommodation for FIFO GPs.

About Congress:

For over 50 years Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity. Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in Alice Springs and nearby remote communities.

For more information on the position please contact Deputy Medical Director, phone [phone].

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

*estimate only, inclusive of Medicare billing (up to $125K) allowances and salary sacrifice