Senior Medical Practitioner - Geo Healthcare

The GEO Group Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Scholarships

Paid study leave

Family university scholarships

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a Senior Medical Officer to oversee medical care in regional and metro Melbourne prisons. The role requires registration with the Medical Board of Australia and FRACGP fellowship, with a strong emphasis on team-based care and on-call responsibilities.

There are full-time and part-time opportunities across multiple sites. The base salary is around AU$350,000 plus super, pro-rata for part-time roles, with additional loadings and allowances depending on experience

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of FRACGP is mandatory.
• Evidence of medical indemnity insurance.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with allied health staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality care.
• Will undertake ongoing professional development.
• Computer skills related to the role.
• Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol, and emergency care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise medical care to prisoners via medical programs and services.
• Coordinate service hours and on-call responsibilities with Health Services Manager and Director, Medical Services.
• Assist the Director with research, preparation and development of new business opportunities.

Skills

Medical Board registration

FRACGP fellowship

Indemnity insurance

5+ years post-graduate experience

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Quality of care

Professional development

Computer skills

Mental health experience

Education

Fellowship of FRACGP

Medical Board of Australia registration

Job description

Opportunities for Full time & Part Time Senior Medical Officer at Multiple Locations across Regional and Metro Melbourne
$350K Base Salary Plus Loadings and Allowances

About the role

The Senior Medical Practitioner (SMP) will provide and supervise medical care to prisoners by delivering and evaluating medical programs and medical services required and/or provided.
The SMP coordinates hours of service and on call responsibilities in consultation with the Health Services Manager and the Director, Medical Services.
The SMP assists the Director, Medical Services with the research, preparation and development of new business opportunities.
The role requires the incumbent to perform all duties in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values.

Locations and Salaries

Opportunities exist for Full-Time and Part-Time at various sites, including:

Salary for Full Time: 350k plus super (subject to experience and qualification) (pro-rata for Part Time)

Metro:

• Metropolitan Remand Centre

Lara Precinct:

• Western Plains Correctional Centre
• Marngoneet Correctional Centre

Regional:

• Loddon Correctional Centre

For more information in relation to these roles, including the key accountabilities, please click the following link: Senior Medical Practitioner Position Description

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidates will have:

• Medical practitioner currently registered by the Medical Board of Australia (from 1 July 2010).
• Fellowship of the FRACGP (Mandatory).
• Documentary evidence of medical indemnity insurance.
• A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
• High written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team (including supporting Allied Health & Nurse Practitioner)
• Demonstrated competence in provision of high-quality care.
• Willingness to undertake regular professional development relevant to the position.
• Computer skills relevant to the role.
• Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol and emergency care. (Desirable)

Other Requirements of the role

• Valid Australian driver’s license and the ability to travel between locations.
• Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required - including participation in an on-call roster.

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

Company Benefits Overview

The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centers and healthcare services in correctional facilities.

• GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

Financial & Career Benefits

• Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
• Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
• Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
• Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
• Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
• Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.

Health & Wellbeing

• Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
• Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
• Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
• Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

Work-Life Balance

• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.