Senior Medical Officer / General Practitioner - Kununurra

NIT; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 420,000 - 445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Vehicle

Relocation assistance

Flights

Other benefits

Job summary

Wunan Health in Kununurra, WA, invites applications for a Senior Medical Officer to lead clinical care at our private GP clinic, delivering comprehensive primary care with a focus on culturally safe, patient-centred services. The role requires 3 years post fellowship as a GP, current AHPRA registration, and experience in rural or remote settings.

You will supervise GP Registrars and collaborate with the Clinical Director to drive quality improvements, education, and community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 years post fellowship as a General Practitioner.
• Current registration with AHPRA and eligible to work in Australia.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and lead quality improvements.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and rural healthcare experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care, diagnose, treat and manage health conditions.
• Develop individualized chronic condition care plans and health assessments.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for integrated care.
• Mentor GP Registrars and medical students as required.
• Engage with the community to promote health education and preventive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

GP Fellowship

AHPRA registration

Job description

Rediscover why you became a Doctor. Lead and provide essential clinical care in the East Kimberley. Work with community, purpose and visible impact.

Proudly owned and operated by Wunan Foundation, Wunan Health brings together experienced GPs, Registrars, nurses and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care across all stages of life.

Wunan Health is a trusted, community-focused primary healthcare and well-being service in Kununurra, providing high-quality, culturally respectful supportive healthcare for the East Kimberley community and visitors. Together with Kununurra Withdrawal Intervention Centre (KWIC), an Allied Health program, headspace Kununurra and an Independent Advocacy Program, these services support individuals and families.

Our focus is simple — connecting people with the right care, support and services to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life across the East Kimberley.

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Medical Officer to join our supportive healthcare team in Kununurra, Western Australia. This role is essential in providing comprehensive primary healthcare at our private GP clinic, with a focus on culturally safe, patient centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of various health conditions inclusive to developing individualised chronic condition care plans and various health assessments
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director in participating in Continuous Quality Improvements, Workforce development and learning, and the strategic alignment of the Wunan Health Framework
• Engage with the local community to promote health education and preventive care initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor GP Registrars and medical students as required.

Employment package up to $445,000 inclusive of an attractive salary plus a range of benefits, including provision of housing and vehicle, relocation assistance, flights and more!

Qualifications

• 3 years post fellowship as a General Practitioner
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Understanding of Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice in cross-cultural settings
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, strategic and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement.
• Experience in rural or remote healthcare settings is advantageous

For further information, please contact Andrea Edwards, Practice Advisor on [phone] or 0401 371 341 or email [e-mail] using the subject line: Senior Medical Officer / General Practitioner - Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.

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