AddressWe have an incredible opportunity for a GP Locum (First Peoples' Health) in the stunning Armidale with a rich cultural heritage.
Role: General Practice (First Peoples' Health)
Dates:
- 29th April - 10th May
- 2nd July - Ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 0830 am - 1630 pm, with an hour for lunch.
After Hours / on-call: None
Consult Time / Patient Load: 30-minute appointments, with the expectation for locums to see 14 patients per day.
Patient Demographic: About 85% of Armajun's clientele are First Nations people, with many children and common presentations of chronic disease.
Billing: Bulk Billing
Software: Communicare
Staff: You will be supported by 4 to 5 other GPs, depending on leave, nurses, AHWs, reception, diabetes educator, operations manager and practice manager. The clinic also has a drug & alcohol team, a domestic violence & homelessness program, a school community connector and group programs.
An on-site dental clinic, visiting psychologist, psychiatrist, podiatrist, dietician, optometry, ENT, Rheumatology, and counsellors are also available.
Pay: $1,600 flat rate per day + GST
Provisions: Travel, accommodation and car, if needed
Reason for vacancy: General Shortage
We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
About the location
Home to the Anaiwan and Kamilaroi Peoples, Armidale is located on the New England Highway 475km north of Sydney and 460km southwest of Brisbane. The beautiful city of Armidale is home to about 27,000 people and is known for its challenging weather conditions and frequent hailstorms.
Things to do
Did you know Armidale has four national parks with extraordinary natural attractions, all within an hour’s drive from the city centre?
The Cathedral Rock National Park features a massive pile of giant granite boulders that visitors can climb. The Guy Fawkes River National Park, located along the appropriately named Waterfall Way, boasts several majestic waterfalls, including the Ebor Falls.
The extensive wilderness in the New England and Oxley Wild Rivers National Parks is World Heritage listed. Point Lookout in the New England National Park offers breathtaking views and a chance to walk along trails winding through the temperate rainforest.
Lastly, the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park offers a spectacular hiking experience through gorges and opportunities to witness dramatic waterfalls and hundreds of kilometres of pristine waterways.
How to get there
Getting to Armidale is easy! Qantas and REX offer one-hour flights from Sydney. Link Airways provides flights from Brisbane, but flights are not available daily. It’s best to check their website for flight schedules.
Apply today or call 02 9020 0*** for more information.
Additional information
- Dates: 29th April - 10th May, 2nd July - Ongoing
- Rate: $1,600 flat rate per day + GST
- Provisions: Travel, accommodation and car, if needed
