Senior General Practitioner | ACCHO | Gympie QLD (10004253)

Health Workforce Queensland; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 270,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Job summary

Health Workforce Queensland invites a General Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled service in Gympie Region. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care, community engagement, and delivering bulk-billed services with opportunities for professional development and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-graduate experience in a primary care setting or similar.
• Eligibility to obtain provider numbers in the required location.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and manage workloads to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and best practice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide General Practitioner services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to, and in some cases lead, clinical quality and safety initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement within the health service.
• Work with Practice Manager to support governance and service delivery.

Skills

Patient communication

Workload planning

Cultural competency

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Highlights

• Work in a culturally safe and supportive environment
• Be part of a community-led organisation delivering comprehensive primary healthcare
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access salary packaging and employee benefits
• Enjoy a 36-hour week supporting work/life balance
• Salary package of $270,000 to $290,000 per annum plus participation in the GP Performance Incentive Program

Employment Type

• Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time.
• Part-time (minimum 4 days per week) or full-time (36 hours per week).

Practice Information

This Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service provides access to comprehensive primary healthcare within a culturally appropriate, safe, patient-centred and equitable environment. Services are 100% bulk billed and available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and eligible family members.

The multidisciplinary service offers a broad range of healthcare programs including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Checks, chronic disease management, child and maternal health, community pharmacy services, dietetics, audiology, optometry, immunisations, men's and women's health, pain management, psychology, social and emotional wellbeing programs, smoking cessation support, transport assistance and respiratory management.

Position Description

This position is responsible for working with the Practice Manager and contributing to the clinical governance of the health service while providing expertise in the delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare services.

The successful candidate will contribute to, and in some cases lead, clinical quality and safety initiatives, foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, and provide General Practitioner services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team operating within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service environment.

Position Requirements

• Passion for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience in a primary care setting or similar
• Eligibility to obtain provider numbers in the required location
• Demonstrated clinical experience and ability to contribute effectively within a medical or primary healthcare team
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage workloads to achieve outcomes
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment and referral pathways
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and best practice initiatives
• Sound theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and ethical practice
• Knowledge of and experience with the Medicare Benefits Schedule
• Commitment to teamwork, respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to build strong community relationships

After Hours Requirements

No.

About Gympie

Gympie is a vibrant regional centre located in Southeast Queensland, offering a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living and easy access to the Sunshine Coast. The region is known for its strong community spirit, beautiful natural surrounds and excellent recreational opportunities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding career in a regional setting.