General Practitioner – Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation – Galiwin'Ku Nt

Northern Territory Phn; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing and utilities package

Car allowance

Professional development leave

Retention bonus from A$10,000

NT PHN/ RWA relocation funding

WIP payments up to A$65K

Job summary

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation invites vocationally registered GPs to join the remote Indigenous community of Galiwin’ku in East Arnhem Land, NT. Roles include a range of full-time, part-time, FIFO and fixed-term placements with relocation assistance.

Experience in remote health, cultural awareness and collaboration with local health services is valued. You will work under Miwatj protocols to support chronic disease management and population health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and fellowship (RACGP/ACRRM) or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and beliefs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in daily clinical and health promotional routines.
• Accept referrals from other health team members.
• Review and follow-up patients with ongoing conditions.
• Use Communicare to identify care needs, initiate recalls and care plans, and document consultations.
• Practice according to CARPA guidelines and Miwatj protocols for chronic disease management.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Fellow RACGP/ACRRM

Tools

Communicare

Job description

• Exciting prospect for vocationally registered GPs in East Arnhem Land NT

• Discover varied work arrangements

• Competitive salary package

Join Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (Miwatj Health) and share your expertise in remote Indigenous community of Galiwin’ku.

Why Miwatj Health?

Flexibility for your lifestyle: A range of positions on offer to suit your needs, including full time, part time, FIFO, and fixed-term placements.

Seamless relocation: Whether you’re already in the region or considering a move, Miwatj provides relocation assistance to make your transition smooth.

Collaborative environment: Work alongside external Health Service Providers, enriching your practice and work with a dedicated team to foster a network of professionals committed to community wellbeing.

What’s the role?

• Active participation in the daily clinical and health promotional routines.

• Accepting referrals of patients from other members of the health team.

• Review and follow-up of patients with on-going conditions.

• Use clinical information system (Communicare) to identify care needs, initiate recalls and care plans, and document patient consultation and care.

• Practice according to CARPA guidelines and the Miwatj endorsed protocols for the clinical management of chronic conditions.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package.

• Comprehensive Leave: Receive annual leave with additional leave loading, Miwatj Annual Leave Travel Assistance, Fares Out Leave, and Compassionate Leave.

• Professional Development: Access opportunities for growth with professional and study leave.

• Supportive Packages: Benefit from mobile phone and car allowances, housing and utility packages, and relocation and repatriation assistance.

• Retention Bonus: Full-time employees may be eligible for a retention bonus, starting at $10,000 (subject to eligibility criteria).

• Access NT PHN/RWA NT relocation and educational grant funding.

• Benefit from the Workforce Incentive Program Doctor Stream (WIP), with payments ranging up to $65K in MM7 locations.

What do you need to apply?

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and Fellow of the RACGP, ACRRM or equivalent.

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and beliefs.

• Demonstrated skills and ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues effecting the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society.