Casual General Practitioners – Flexible 3 Weeks Placement
Miwatj Health
Posted 3 days ago
Shape Lives, Shape the Future — Join Miwatj Health!
Miwatj Health is seeking passionate General Practitioners for a casual role with a minimum 3-week placement. Join our dynamic, purpose-driven team and help empower remote Aboriginal communities across the stunning East Arnhem Land, including the islands of Galiwin’ku, Gapuwiyak, Milingimbi and Ramingining. Successful applicants will be required to travel in small charter planes.
A Journey Beyond Medicine
Living and working alongside YolÅ‹u people in East Arnhem Land offers an unparalleled cultural experience. Immerse yourself in a heritage where connection to country, art, language, and ancient traditions create a profound and enriching environment. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build relationships, share stories, and grow personally and professionally.
Why Choose Miwatj Health?
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: As a casual employee, you’ll enjoy flexible placements and better control over your schedule, giving you the work-life balance you’ve been looking for.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values your expertise, alongside external health service providers, all united by a shared commitment to community health and wellbeing.
- Flights and Accommodation Provided: We’ve got your travel and accommodation covered to ensure a seamless transition.
Exceptional Rewards and Benefits
- $196.00 per hour (including 25% casual loading)
- 12% Superannuation
- Access to $15,900 salary packaging + $2,650 meal & entertainment card through CBB
- Competitive Compensation:
About Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
Founded in 1992, Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive healthcare to over 8,000 residents in remote communities. Join us in empowering healthy communities across the East Arnhem region.
Essential Requirements
This role involves working in remote Aboriginal communities, so applicants must demonstrate a commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by Yolŋu people. You must have:
- A current Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Medical Practitioner through AHPRA
- Extensive experience in General Practice or rural/remote healthcare settings
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Miwatj Health is committed to a safe and healthy work environment. All staff must abide by our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy. For more details, please contact ••••@miwatj.com.au.
Connect with us today and embark on a life-changing journey.
For more details, please see below the Job Description or contact Recruitment at ••••@miwatj.com.au.
About Miwatj Health
Miwatj Health has its administrative base in the town of Nhulunbuy, in the Northern Territory of Australia. Our clinics are located in Nhulunbuy, Gunyangara (also known as Marngarr), Galiwin’ku and Yirrkala, providing a walk-in service for all acute and preventive care needs. In addition to these fixed clinics, our outreach teams provide a regular visiting service to a number of nearby communities including Birritjimi, Galupa, Gunyangara, Garrathiya Plains, Yirrkala, and within the Galiwin’ku community.
Our Mission
Miwatj Health’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of residents of the communities of East Arnhem Land through the delivery of appropriate and comprehensive primary health care and to promote the control by Aboriginal communities of primary health care resources.
The Core Functions of Miwatj Health are:
◾The provision of clinical services to Aboriginal communities in the East Arnhem Land region, including both acute care and longer-term preventive care
◾Implementation of a range of population/public health programs and strategies which address the underlying causes of illness
◾Advocacy in support of the right of Aboriginal people to control their own health services and for such health services to receive resources and funding adequate to address the health problems of the region
◾Ensuring efficient, accountable administrative and financial systems support for the delivery of our services. The underlying philosophy of Miwatj Health is the fundamental right of Aboriginal people to control their own health services.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website