General Practitioners
Job No:
96897
Location:
Kempsey, NSW & Nambucca Heads, NSW
‘Durri’ means ‘To grow in good health’ so that’s the name the Community gave us. Our people are dedicated to achieving better health outcomes, and they see their impact on the faces of the people they meet every day. Join us and make this opportunity your own.
About Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
We’ve been on a heck of a journey.
Over the past few years, we’ve transformed our approach to delivering vital primary health care, and have become an organisation to be proud of.
Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and they set the direction for our people, who have achieved so much. Join us and you’ll find a supportive and caring environment, built by professional, down to earth people who are dedicated to our mission.
Durri employs people who have a passion and genuine interest in working with Aboriginal Health Services. We understand the culture, the history and how Durri got to where we are today. We want people who are committed to contributing to vital health improvements for today and tomorrow.
Work for our community, with meaningful reward...
Durri is currently seeking two General Practitioners to join their team. These are full-time roles, working across the Kempsey and Nambucca Heads clinics. Hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with no after hours or weekend work required.
Along with a team of General Practitioners and Allied Health professionals, you will be providing comprehensive, primary health care services to the local Aboriginal community.
This will include providing culturally appropriate clinical care, overseeing clinical conditions and requirements, and engaging in community health promotion and education activities to improve health status.
About You
The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in clinical general practice. It is essential that applicants have the right to live and work in Australia, hold a tertiary qualification in Medicine, be a FRACGP and/or FACRRM, and hold current AHPRA registration.
This role will be well suited to GP's looking for a new challenge and exposure to a wide range of health conditions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, will be key to your success.
As you will be interacting with Indigenous clients, it's important you be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Candidates with experience working within an Aboriginal community controlled health setting will be highly regarded.
Please note: It is a requirement of this role that successful candidates hold a Working with Children Clearance and are willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencing employment.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to embrace unique, complex challenges and in turn, benefit from broad exposure to a number of health conditions that you won't find elsewhere. Our people turn complex social, cultural and medical challenges into powerful client outcomes and service improvements, and you'll have the opportunity to do the same.
You'll join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of health professionals delivering highly regarded and beneficial services to the local community. If you're looking to contribute to vital health improvements for today and tomorrow, and want to contribute to closing the gap in Aboriginal healthcare, this is your chance.
A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer circa $280,000 - $300,000 (commensurate with experience) including salary packaging options. Additionally, you will receive 6 weeks' annual leave, and negotiable relocation assistance is available.
In addition, you'll enjoy ongoing professional development including training sessions with various specialists. Seize the opportunity to grow, develop your skills and move flexibly across Durri’s diverse services - you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way!
If you're a GP looking to expand your horizons and take on a new and exciting challenge - Apply Now!
If you're an experienced GP looking to move into leadership, Durri ACMS is also seeking a Director of Medical Services. Click here for more information.