• Location: Mackay
• Work type: Full Time
• Job ref: 2419

Town Information:

Mackay is a coastal city in tropical central Queensland. The Mackay Region encompasses the Whitsunday Islands, the rainforest areas of Eungella and the mining areas of Nebo, Moranbah and Dysart. With approximately 120,000 permanent residents, it is a popular lifestyle destination and continues to grow at a higher rate than the state average.

The area is known for its relaxed lifestyle with amazing beaches, rainforest, 74 islands and access to the Great Barrier Reef. Mackay's multiple beautiful beaches are perfect for splashing about with the kids away from the big crowds. Residents and visitors enjoy access to facilities including museums, galleries, caravan parks, cafes, hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There is a world class marina and numerous public boat ramps available to launch your boat. For those who don't have a boat, there is ample opportunity to explore The Whitsundays with one of the many tour groups.

Take the time to check out the 101 things to do in Mackay and the education extends from public to private schools and all the way to two university campuses for higher qualifications. There are also excellent employment options for partners and living in Mackay is a lifestyle choice with fantastic financial rewards by working in this economically diverse and vibrant city.

Enjoy the stunning islands and rainforest and the regions lifestyle is probably one of the best in Australia!

Practice information:

The Superclinic Group are private billing medical centres with reduced fees for certain groups and AGPAL accredited. The patient base covers the full range of demographics with a high proportion of financially independent clients. The practice will offer many services to their patients including skin cancer assessments, minor procedures, suturing, cryotherapy, shared prenatal care, sports medicine, cosmetics and tropical medicine. We also provide cover for GP emergencies including trauma, fractures, acute infections and mental health services.

This practice provides a 7 day service with clinic operation being 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on weekends.

We have a multi-disciplinary team on our sites with pharmacy, physio, psychologists, pathology, audiology, podiatry and many more who take an active role in the chronic care management. The level of equipment is well above average with operating tables, theatre lights, Ultrasound machines, PRP systems, Dopplers for PVD, INR machines, LED lights and other high-level treatment options.

The combination of top-quality facilities and efficient systems results in excellent incomes being generated by the doctors and the group is recognised as leading the way in innovation and service provision. The positive culture that is actively developed also makes working within the service a real pleasure.

After Hours requirements:

We do provide an afterhours house call service that operates and participation in this service is usually performed by the doctors that choose to do so for the financial and personal rewards. Doctors may be requested to assist if the afterhours services are short staffed during holidays or for illness although this is short term only.

Candidate profile:

We are seeking an experienced GP to join the innovative Mackay Superclinic team as the Medical Director. This is a full-time position to lead the medical teams across the 5 Mackay practices providing professional leadership, quality control and guidance to the doctors and staff. Supervision and teaching of registrars and junior doctors is also an important role in the position.

An attractive remuneration package is offered receiving a high percentage of billings to compensate for non-fee generating work. This extra percentage is to cover the hours of administrative and teaching roles that would amount to less than 1/2 a day per week. Generated incomes are well above average GP practices due to the high-level services that are provided in the group and the systems and staff support that assist completion of high value services.

This is a permanent, full time position working across our innovative and high-quality facilities and keen to participate in improving the efficient chronic care systems, the high-level professional services and maintaining the top-quality facilities.

The practice will provide multi-disciplinary teams with pharmacy, physio, psychologists, pathology, audiology, podiatry and many more who take an active role in the chronic care management. The level of equipment is well above average with operating tables, theatre lights, Ultrasound machines, PRP systems, Dopplers for PVD, INR machines, LED lights and other high-level treatment options.

Enjoy the professional rewards and status of this prestigious role as well as the lifestyle benefits of the Whitsunday islands, the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests.

On commencement you will be entitled to:

• Attractive package with expected annual earnings of $400-$500K
• Accommodation and relocation assistance (for 2+year contracts)
• Support and training to understand the group processes and positive culture

Following successful placement eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.