Director of Public Health and Medicine

Full time Ongoing Vacancy on Christmas Island

A Unique Opportunity in a Spectacular Tropical Paradise

We are offering a unique and highly attractive leadership position in a spectacular tropical Island Paradise off Western Australia.

Christmas Island offers an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced Rural Generalist or skilled General Practitioner with recent Emergency Medicine experience to make a real difference in a supportive, multicultural community surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Keen to further develop a true multi-disciplinary model of health care? Then we are looking for you to join us and lead the team as Director of Public Health and Medicine

Why Choose Christmas Island?

• Spectacular Natural Beauty: Immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, lush rainforests, and witness the world-famous red crab migration.
• Adventure at Your Doorstep: Enjoy world-class snorkeling, diving, jungle trekking, and fishing in a tropical haven.
• Rich Multicultural Community: Embrace a harmonious blend of Malay, Chinese, and Australian cultures in a welcoming and vibrant environment.
• Family-Friendly Living: Benefit from fee-free schooling, safe surroundings, and a close-knit, supportive community perfect for families.

Position Benefits

Competitive Remuneration Package:

• Base salary - $330,000,
• Professional development allowance - $26,000.
• Superannuation at 16% of base salary
• Commuted On-call Allowance at 30% of base salary
• District allowance of $9,000–$19,000 (subject to single or dependents).

Exceptional Leave Entitlements and Benefits:

• Five weeks’ annual leave, three weeks’ personal leave, and up to two weeks’ study leave annually.
• Annual Leave Airfares allowance for return flights to Perth, WA, for yourself and eligible dependents each year of continuous service.
• Subsidised housing and vehicle provided.

Work-Life Balance:

• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM working days with 20-minute patient appointments.
• Manageable caseload of approximately 16 GP patients daily, with protected on-call slots.
• Low-volume 1-in-3 on-call Emergency Department (ED) roster and a six-bed inpatient ward.
• Practice quality, reflective medicine without the pressure of Medicare billings.

Professional Growth:

• Work in an AGPAL-accredited GP surgery.
• Participate in regular in-service training, team meetings, and mentor medical students.
• Collaborate with visiting specialists and expand your rural health expertise.

Supportive Workplace and Community:

• Work alongside experienced nurses, social work and a collegial team in a supportive environment.
• Lead a complex array of visiting specialists providing needs related support to the community
• Enjoy strong community connections and opportunities to engage in local cultural and social activities

Eligibility Requirements:

• Fellowship with RACGP, ACRRM, or equivalent.
• Recent experience in Emergency Medicine and rural/remote healthcare.
• Advanced life support certifications (ALS2, APLS, EMST, or equivalent).
• Current registration with AHPRA without limitations.
• Australian citizenship and a Class C driver’s license.

Desirable Skills:

Applicants with experience or qualifications in the following areas are highly regarded: Women’s Health, Anesthetics, Teaching, Advanced Emergency Medicine, or proficiency in Malay or Chinese languages.

Application Process

For more information and to request the applicant information pack for the position, please email [email protected] and request the applicant information pack for position number 109097

Should you wish to discuss this amazing opportunity please contact Carla Rankin, Health Services Manager on 0439215374.

Submit your application, including:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae outlining your qualifications, experience, and skills.
2. A statement including responses to addressing each of the selection criteria, detailing examples and outcomes that demonstrate your ability to meet those criteria.
3. Contact details for professional referees, including your current supervisor.

Discover Life on Christmas Island

Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver exceptional care, achieve unparalleled work-life balance, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of a tropical island paradise. Join us on Christmas Island and experience a fulfilling career in a truly unique setting.

Applications close 4.00PM (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Wednesday 7th of May 2025