General Practitioner

Duration: Full time, part time, casual

Base Salary: $231,487 to $257,942 per annum (GP1 to GP3)

• Darwin's only Aboriginal community-controlled health service
• Ongoing opportunity with career growth pathways

Provide a range of culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care services to clients of Danila Dilba Health Service.

Who are we?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

About the role

You will be highly motivated and work confidently as an independent practitioner whilst contributing to the provision of health services as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will assist in facilitating the health service to provide a high-quality standard of primary health care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services to clients in the acute setting while applying the principles of chronic disease management to appropriate cases.
• Participate in primary health care service delivery and development.
• Participate in screening, recall, follow up and referral processes.
• Participate in GP Registrar, Aboriginal Health Worker, medical student and nurse supervision, education, and staff development sessions to upgrade skills.
• Utilise adult health check assessments and care planning for all clients.

To be successful you will need:

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Specialist General Practitioner
• Fellowship with either RACGP or ACRRM
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse cultural and social groups
• In-depth understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture, self-determination, and the challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively managing and prioritising tasks
• Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams within complex, cross-cultural environments
• High proficiency in written and digital communication, particularly in report preparation, confidentiality, and professional correspondence

Desirable

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care within Indigenous Health.
• Previous experience in delivering primary health care services in the unique primary care environment of the Northern Territory.
• Accreditation or experience as a supervisor of GP registrars.
• The ability to use Communicare.
• Demonstrated competence in working with and understanding Medicare and the Practice Incentive Program.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Health Workers Career Structure/Competencies

What we offer:

• 6 weeks annual leave per annum
• 5 days paid leave during end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave)
• Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum

For further information please contact Dr Simone Liddy (Deputy Chief Medical Officer) on (08) 8942 5400 or email [email protected].

Employment with DDHS is subject to a police check, a current NT working with children's card, CPR certificate, and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.