• Location: FIFO from Cairns
  
• Status: Full Time or Part Time Permanent

This position is specified and applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal an/or Torres Strait Islander person willing to support their application. 

About Us

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the Opportunity

Working within a cohesive and integrated team, the General Practitioner provides a high standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach towards diagnosis and management of illness. This position will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention, working in collaboration with local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers. This is a FIFO position from Cairns servicing Cape York communities.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the organisational policy requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Medicine with current unrestricted specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance  
• Experience in or a demonstrated commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes
• Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

Why Apunipima?

As General Practitioner, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, collaborative workplace, flexible work practices and more.

Salary: $235,411 - $292,234 (annualised salary)*

How to Apply

Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, click "Apply" to submit your application including your current resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Human Resources via 07 4037 7269 or [email protected], using the subject line: Medical Officers - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Vacancy Reference Number: 7047

*The annualised salary covers entitlements to benefits including (but not limited to) penalty rates and payment for annual leave loading. For full details refer to the Apunipima Cape York Health Council Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2012.

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.

www.apunipima.org.au