Rural Doctor / GP

Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation is keen to hear from suitably skilled and experienced people interested in being employed to work at its Quirindi clinic in the role of General Practitioner. In joining our Aboriginal Medical Service you can potentially reap the benefits of a “green-change” while also making a genuine contribution to Closing the Gap initiatives.

The Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation provides Aboriginal Medical Services in Quirindi, Coledale (Tamworth) and surrounding localities. We are a multi-disciplinary service working with and within our communities to provide high standards of care.

Do you want to:

• make a difference to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Quirindi?
• work as part of an experienced team supporting the delivery of high quality services?
• Have a positive impact on the organisation and the community?

We are keen to employ a GP with at least 5+ years practical experience to work with Aboriginal Communities to provide comprehensive clinical and primary health care, to commence early 2023. 

What we are looking for:

• First and foremost, someone with a genuine interest in improving the health of people in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 
• Someone with practical knowledge and understanding of health issues effecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Working with Children Check – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment
• NSW Police History Check – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment
• Covid Vaccination – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment
• Degree in Medicine 
• AHPRA and Fellow of Australian College of General Practitioners current registration GP (Fellow with either RACGP or ACCRM)
• Willingness to engage and work effectively with Aboriginal communities and with Practice staff
• Capacity to undertake research
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills including in person and in both spoken and written formats
• Effective time management and personal organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting registrar/s and / or student doctors, contributing to constructive leadership within the organisation
• First Aid
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

It is desirable that you:

• Are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Have experience working within an Aboriginal Medical Service or General Practice environment

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated professional with a passion for working in Community
• Team orientated
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure.

Contact us today if this sounds of interest to you! If you would like to discuss the role, please call  Practice Manager Katie Brett on 0418 233 ***.

In joining Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and conditions, as well as tax / salary packaging benefits.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.