Job Category: Clinical Services
Job Type: Full Time
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering comprehensive primary health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli operates a range of medical clinics and services which include main clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Clinic, Family Partnership Program and StrongBala Men's Clinic and Dental Services. In addition to this and to ensure holistic primary health care is provided Wurli offers an array of other social and emotional wellbeing programs under their community services portfolio that focus on
mental health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Family and Domestic Violence, Homelessness and StrongBala Justice Program.
The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the provision of expert, best practice, contemporary medical advice and clinical leadership of the organisation. This requires the provision of strategic clinical and clinical governance leadership to the organisation and the provision of senior advisory services to the Wurli Board
of Directors, CEO and other PHC leaders within the organisation.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive base salary (based on your experience) plus super. With a strong focus on professional development, Wurli will provide you with ongoing opportunities for training and will invest in whatever is needed for your success.
A fantastic range of further benefits include:
* Salary sacrificing options
* Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave per year, special leave, study leave).
* Relocation assistance and accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.
For further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description
Please ensure your application includes:-
* Fully registered as a Medical Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
(AHPRA)
* Vocationally Registered General Practitioner (VRGP) / Accredited GP Registrar Supervisor
* Clinical governance and leadership experience
* National Police Records Check (no less than 3 months from issue date)
* Working with Children's Clearance
* Current Northern Territory Driver's License
* Have either a FRACGP or FACRRM, or equivalent
* Experience in clinical education and mentoring
* Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on or email