We are seeking an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner to join our team in a remote Aboriginal community on Groote Eylandt, located approximately 50 kilometres offshore from the Northern Territory mainland. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background working in rural and remote hospital or a community setting who can drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our community.
Groote Eylandt is serviced by daily Airnorth flights from Darwin, and multiple flights from Cairns with Airnorth and Alliance Airlines.
The successful candidate will work across all 4 clinics on a rotating roster. The clinics are Alyangula Health Clinic, Angurugu Health Clinic, Umbakumba Health Clinic and Milyakburra Health Clinic. They will provide services to the communities on Groote Eylandt, which includes Alyangula – predominantly services the GEMCO mining and other service providers (predominantly non-First Nations people) with an approximate residential population of 1000 and additional FIFO (urgent-care provision only), Angurugu – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 1000, Umbakumba – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 500, Milyakburra (Bickerton Island) Aboriginal community with an approximate population of 70.
Responsibilities
* Provide medical services to patients across the four clinics on a rotating roster
* Work collaboratively with Remote Area Nurses, Registrars and Administration staff
* Frequent visits from allied health workers including Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Podiatry, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentist. Medical Imaging and other specialists
The hours worked are Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm fulltime.
Requirements
* A strong clinical background working in rural and remote hospital or a community setting
* Ability to drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our community
* Ability to work collaboratively with Remote Area Nurses, Registrars and Administration staff
* Availability to work a rotating roster
Benefits
* Competitive wages including salary packaging
* Furnished accommodation supplied
* Six weeks annual leave
* All utilities included
* Perishable Goods Allowance (by reimbursement)
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner who is passionate about providing healthcare in remote Aboriginal communities while enjoying a supportive work environment.