General Practitioner

Winnunga Nimmityjah; Canberra; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Free parking on our premises

Free gym membership

Job summary

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services in Canberra seeks experienced General Practitioners to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT.

The role is full-time or substantial part-time (4–5 days, Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00). Salary is $260k–$340k per year, plus super and salary packaging, with the opportunity to work at our prison program.

Qualifications

• Full working rights in Australia.
• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM.
• Specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and culturally competent clinical care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients by integrating physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with social health, mental health, and AOD teams.
• Participate in care planning, case conferencing, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Work in our main clinic and partly at the local prison as part of our dedicated prison program.
• Maintain highest standards of professional conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Cultural safety

Education

RACGP Fellowship

ACRRM Fellowship

AHPRA specialist registration

Job description

Description

GP positions in Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health service

Full-time or substantial part-time (4 – 5 days) (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

$260k – $340k annual salary (negotiable) plus super plus salary packaging

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we deliver trusted, holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions. We are seeking experienced and culturally competent General Practitioners to join our multidisciplinary team including GPs, visiting specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health specialists, social health and admin support.

This exceptionally professional and committed staff member will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide comprehensive and culturally competent clinical care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients by integrating physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with social health, mental health, and AOD teams.
• Participate in care planning, case conferencing, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Work in our main clinic and partly at the local prison as part of our dedicated, nation-leading prison program.
• Maintain highest standards of professional conduct.

We are looking for exceptionally empathetic and resilient person who has:

• full working rights in Australia
• fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
• specialist registration with AHPRA
• strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and cultures to ensure culturally safe interactions
• excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, and allied health professionals
• ability to manage competing priorities effectively with great attention to detail and accuracy
• deep care for integrity and professionalism in every interaction (internal and external)

If this sounds like you and you have a strong desire to directly contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations people, we can offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Free parking on our premises for a stress-free commute; and
• Free gym membership
• Working hours are weekdays 9 am – 5 pm (no after hours).

While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.