GP Special Interest: Addiction Medicine & Opioid Dependency

Winnunga Nimmityjah; Canberra; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services in Canberra seeks a GP with a special interest in addictions and opioid dependency. The role offers a flexible Part Time / Full-Time arrangement with a salary between $250k–$300k per year, negotiable, and employment in a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality medical care, initiate OST, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for First

Qualifications

• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
• Specialist registration with AHPRA
• Extensive experience in addiction medicine and opioid dependency treatment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, culturally safe medical care to clients with a focus on AOD issues
• Initiate and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST), including prescribing and ongoing monitoring
• Collaborate with social health, mental health, and AOD teams
• Participate in care planning, case conferencing, and continuous quality improvement activities

Skills

Addiction medicine

Opioid dependency

OST prescribing

Culturally safe care

Education

RACGP Fellowship

ACRRM Fellowship

AHPRA Specialist registration

Job description

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services in Canberra seeks a GP with a special interest in addictions and opioid dependency. The role offers a flexible Part Time / Full-Time arrangement with a salary between $250k–$300k per year, negotiable, and employment in a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality medical care, initiate OST, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for First