• Unique opportunity for an General Practitioner working with Aboriginal communities in remote WA!
• Enjoy an attractive annual base salary $265,000 p.a. (pro rata) plus super and a range of great benefits!

About the Organisation

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 5 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.

KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 34 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.

About the Region

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres. The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.

About the Opportunity

KAMS has a highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated General Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team in Broome, WA. This role is being offered on a full time basis.

Reporting to the KAMS Senior Medical Officer, this role provides comprehensive primary health care in line with accepted best practice standards and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, assist in the development and maintenance of high quality health services, ensuring continuous monitoring, quality improvement and innovation in the delivery of comprehensive primary health services. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Provide clinical primary health care services as part of the regular GP roster. This will include working over the remote clinic sites and Headspace Broome. 
• Provide emergency assessment, stabilisation and care during hours, and on-call after-hours (where rostered). Liaise closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Broome Hospital and or Emergency Telehealth Service for timely evacuation
• Ensure that clinical care is in line with regional best practice standards
• Ensure a commitment to the uptake of KAHPF protocols, Kimberley Maternal and Child Health protocols, Kimberley Standard Drug list, and other endorsed tools for regional best practice
• Participate in the implementation of in-services for health staff, with frequency and content determined in conjunction with senior managers and based on current staff skills and needs
• Participate in regional and local KAMS health initiatives such as health research, regional best practice guidelines, health information, IT development, medical education and training and other areas of clinical governance. It is encouraged to  contribute your own expertise to such projects as well as taking up the opportunity to develop in areas of particular personal and career interest.

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About You

To be successful, you will be a fully qualified General Practitioner who has, or is eligible for, full registration with AHPRA. Applications are encouraged from both experienced or recently qualified GPs, with significant support structures in place for those who have just finished their vocational training years.

Previous experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities is not essential, providing you are a strong communicator and team player, willing to work within remote Aboriginal communities and able to provide care to patients in a culturally appropriate manner.

Not typical GP clinics, it is imperative that you can work effectively within KAMS's pre-existing structures of governance as part of a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Aboriginal Health Workers, Registered Nurses, Health Promotion Workers, and a variety of Allied Health Professionals.

In addition, you will need to have a current C class manual driver's license and be willing to travel by 4WD and light aircraft when required. It is a requirement that the successful candidate be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.

About the Benefits

KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary plus super and a further host of benefits, including:

• Annual base salary of $265,000 (pro rata) plus super;
• District allowance single $2,920 p.a., double $5,840 p.a.;
• Accommodation Allowance of $13,000 p.a.(pro rata);
• Electricity allowance $1,440 p.a.
• Salary Sacrifice 

Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!