A health service is offering a uniqueand rewarding FIFO opportunity for a committed Medical Officer to join our dedicated team delivering high-quality, culturally safe primary health care across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
The Practice
Aboriginal health service providing primary and preventative health care to communities widely scattered across the Great Victorian and Gibson Deserts of Western Australia. There is no hospital or other health providers servicing or based in the area and most communities are at least 1,000 kilometres from a regional centre. Approximately 2,300 people live in the communities and the Health Service employs around 65 staff members.
The Role
In this vital role, you will provide frontline clinical services at community health centres and the regional aged care facility, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes remote area nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, visiting specialists, and allied health professionals.
You will contribute to a holistic, community-informed model of care that addresses a range of health priorities including chronic disease management, mental health, child and maternal health, and aged care. Your responsibilities will include clinical consultations, care planning, contributing to Medicare billing through health checks and care arrangements, and maintaining comprehensive clinical records using the Communicare system.
As a Medical Officer, you’ll also participate in continuous quality improvement processes and contribute to the development of evidence-based services through effective use of health data. You'll be supported to maintain culturally appropriate clinical practices, develop strong connections with community members, and contribute to the training and supervision of medical students or registrars as needed.
This position is ideal for a doctor who thrives in remote environments, values meaningful community engagement, and is committed to delivering equitable, person-centred care. It’s a chance to not only advance your professional skills but to make a lasting difference in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in some of the most culturally rich and geographically remote regions of Australia.
The Requirements
* Fully registered medical practitioner with AHPRA and experience in primary health care
* Holding Fellowship with ACRRM or RACGP is highly desirable
* Ideally the candidate would be a rural generalist with successful completion of advanced skills training in obstetrics, emergency or other relevant areas
* Strong understanding of the unique needs of remote Indigenous communities and experience working in remote Indigenous health in Australia
* Commitment to working within team care processes to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians on the Ngaanyajtarra lands
* Comfortable using digital health systems (with Communicare experience a plus), and you actively support the development of colleagues and team members
* Hold a current C-class driver’s license
* WA Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
* Ability to travel regional, remote and interstate roads via 4WD on unsealed roads to visit communities or by light aircraft.
The Package
* FIFO roster would involve 4–8 weeks on the lands at a time
* Experience a work culture that prioritises purpose and provides a deep sense of fulfilment, aligning with values that matter to you.
* Flights and accommodation will be provided to you to allow for a seamless transition into your new role, ensuring that you can focus on making a positive impact from day one.
* Competitive Salary + Salary Sacrificing + 17.5% Annual Leave Loading+ Remote Allowance: Enjoy a competitive salary package complemented by NFP salary sacrificing options.
* Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects and be part of a non-profit organisation where your work truly makes a difference.
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