General Practitioner

Salary: $295000 - $306000 | Highly competitive salary package

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Exciting prospect for vocationally registered GPs in East Arnhem Land NT

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Discover varied work arrangements

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Competitive salary package

Join Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (Miwatj Health) and share your expertise in remote Indigenous community of Galiwin’ku .

Why Miwatj Health?

Flexibility for your lifestyle: A range of positions on offer to suit your needs, including full time, part time, FIFO, and fixed-term placements.

Seamless relocation: Whether you’re already in the region or considering a move, Miwatj provides relocation assistance to make your transition smooth.

Collaborative environment: Work alongside external Health Service Providers, enriching your practice and work with a dedicated team to foster a network of professionals committed to community wellbeing.

What’s the role?

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Active participation in the daily clinical and health promotional routines.

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Accepting referrals of patients from other members of the health team.

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Review and follow-up of patients with on-going conditions.

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Use clinical information system (Communicare) to identify care needs, initiate recalls and care plans, and document patient consultation and care.

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Practice according to CARPA guidelines and the Miwatj endorsed protocols for the clinical management of chronic conditions.

What’s in it for you?

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Competitive salary package.

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Comprehensive Leave: Receive annual leave with additional leave loading, Miwatj Annual Leave Travel Assistance, Fares Out Leave, and Compassionate Leave.

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Professional Development: Access opportunities for growth with professional and study leave.

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Supportive Packages: Benefit from mobile phone and car allowances, housing and utility packages, and relocation and repatriation assistance.

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Retention Bonus: Full-time employees may be eligible for a retention bonus, starting at $10,000 (subject to eligibility criteria).

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Access NT PHN/RWA NT relocation and educational grant funding.

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Benefit from the Workforce Incentive Program Doctor Stream (WIP), with payments ranging up to $65K in MM7 locations.

What do you need to apply?

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Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and Fellow of the RACGP, ACRRM or equivalent.

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Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and beliefs.

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Demonstrated skills and ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from different cultural backgrounds.

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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues effecting the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society.

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