GP Regional Reliever

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Training & development program

Exposure to SEQ member services

Community events participation

Career growth environment

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd (IUIH) seeks an experienced General Practitioner to join the Regional Relievers Team in Southeast Queensland. The role includes telehealth, clinic coverage across multiple member services, and travel throughout SEQ to provide culturally appropriate primary care.

The ideal candidate will be RACGP and VR registered with unconditional AHPRA approval, current medical indemnity, and at least five years in primary care.

Qualifications

• RACGP is required for eligibility and supervision.
• VR GP registration demonstrates vocational eligibility.
• Unconditional registration with AHPRA/Medical Board of Australia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide telehealth services and in-person care across SEQ.
• Deliver in-clinic care at member service clinics.
• Provide home visits and palliative care when needed.
• Support Moblink outreach and community health initiatives.
• Contribute to school health checks and child health programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Primary health care

Cultural safety

Team collaboration

Education

RACGP

VR General Practitioner

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

About Us

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the development, planning and delivery of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Southeast Queensland. Together with our four Aboriginal community-controlled founding members, we are focused on our collective vision of healthy, strong and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. Mob Link is a 7 day service, 365 days per year, operating 7am-8pm, providing transitional care coordination and telehealth support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations across SEQ. Providing a coordinated and integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive health care services. Through a community-led concept, Mob Link walks alongside clients to give assistance from hospital admission to community services, with the goal of closing the gap in the provision of health and social care.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join our Regional Relievers Team and contribute to the continuous improvement of culturally appropriate health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Southeast Queensland. Full time, part time and casual flexibility available!

• Be part of an innovative System of Care that addresses the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Work closely with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, respecting traditions, values, and cultural practices at the forefront of care delivery.
• Grow professionally and personally through a supportive network, CPD involvement, and the IUIH Clinical Leadership Development Course.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Participate in a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values staff contributions.
• This role includes travel to IUIH member services across SEQ, providing flexibility and exposure to diverse healthcare settings.

Key aspects of the role may include

• Virtual Care Team: Provide telehealth services, expanding access to care across rural and remote communities.
• Clinic Cover: Deliver in-person care at various member service clinics across the region, ensuring continuity of healthcare delivery.
• Home Visiting Service: Provide healthcare in patients' homes.
• Palliative Care: Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care to individuals nearing the end of life.
• Moblink Outreach: Support mobile health units.
• Staying Deadly Hubs: Provide healthcare services within community hubs designed to support mental health and well-being.
• Salisbury Women and Children's Health: Deliver specialized care to women and children, supporting their health needs.
• School Health Checks: Work alongside schools in the community to provide health checks for children, contributing to their long-term well-being.

About You

• RACGP.
• Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioner.
• Unconditional registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance.
• Ability to work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, respecting traditional culture and values at the forefront of care delivery.
• A solid understanding of the health, social, and emotional wellbeing needs of urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Eligibility to obtain provider numbers in the required locations.
• A minimum of five years’ postgraduate experience in primary care.
• Demonstrated clinical experience and ability to contribute to a medical/primary healthcare team.
• Strong skills in patient assessments, clinical care planning, and primary health care strategies, including treatment, investigations, and referrals.
• Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.

What Can we Offer

IUIH celebrates diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disabilities.

• Be part of Australia's largest community-controlled Aboriginal health service.
• Access to training and professional development through our "Growing Our Own Opportunities" program.
• Learning opportunities throughout SEQ, including exposure to a variety of member services across the region.
• Opportunities to attend community events like NAIDOC and Rugby League Carnivals.
• A range of salary sacrifice options including novated leasing, meal & entertainment cards, and more.
• A supportive environment focused on learning and career growth.

IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.