Senior Prison Medical Practitioner (Regional & Metro)

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

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