General Practitioners
Job No:
120708
Location:
Katherine
- Do you want to help achieve social justice? This is the opportunity for you!
- Multiple opportunities for GPs to join a well-established Community Controlled Health Organisation!
- Great job security and a highly attractive remuneration package circa $400,000 including super, a housing allowance & more!
About the Organisation
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHS) is a Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides services to nine individual remote communities in the eastern Katherine region.
The Sunrise approach involves community people taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation works in partnership with Northern Territory PHN (NT PHN), who provide support services to health professionals and organisations across the Northern Territory.
About the Opportunity
These roles are being offered on a permanent full-time basis.
There is also opportunity to become a GP supervisor, providing mentorship and support to GP registrars, if this should be of interest.
To be considered, you must have the following:
- Registration as a General Practitioner with AHPRA;
- Broad based experience in primary healthcare appropriate to working in a rural/remote location;
- Experience working within an Aboriginal health, or cross-cultural setting; and
- An understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Control in primary healthcare delivery.
Importantly, SHS is looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate and driven about helping achieve social justice in the community.
About the Benefits
If you're looking to contribute to the improvement of medical services for a number of remote communities, then this is the opportunity for you!
Enjoy great job security and be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package circa $400,000 including super and a range of benefits such as:
- Vehicle for work and personal use;
- Annual housing allowance while in Katherine;
- Accommodation for any overnight stays while working in the communities;
- Salary packaging options up to $15,899 per packaging year; and
- Annual flight back to your point of hire.
Working at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Katherine region has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures.
Although Katherine is a tropical paradise in one of the most remote areas on the globe, 38% of our Aboriginal people have complex illnesses. Make a difference! - Apply Now!