General Practitioner

About Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative

Work in an appreciative and supportive environment, that offers generous remuneration – including tax savings and additional leave where you will achieve real and meaningful outcomes that positively affect our community.

Established in 1979, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative’s vision is simple: “Empower the individual the family wins, Empower the family the community wins, Empower the community our culture wins”. Or team of dedicated professionals work together to achieve this outcome as evidenced in our latest audit where we received two rare commendations Workforce Development and Diversity & Cultural Safety. Put simply, this is a great and highly supportive place to work.

The position

Working at our modern and busy clinic, the General Practitioner will report to our most senior doctor and have all the support services at hand as part of a team of professionals, including support staff. You will work closely with our Aboriginal Health Team, this full-time, ongoing position that provides access to much needed holistic, culturally appropriate care for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients.

About you

Essential

• Registration as a medical practitioner with Medical Board.
• Current Medical Indemnity.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must have Full AHPRA Registration as a Medical Practitioner (Specialist Registration).
• Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Vocational Registration (VR).
• Patient focused.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Aboriginal health, Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients including children, partners and families, and explain technical medical procedures competently and in language that is easily understood.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and impart knowledge to other health professionals including Aboriginal Health Workers.
• Demonstrated understanding of current relevant legislation e.g. Medicare.
• Understanding of accreditation processes and the requirements within the Standards for General Practice released and maintained by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
• Competence in information technology applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and database programs for General Practitioners.
• Provision of services that are inclusive of Aboriginal Communities and people.
• Willingness to engage in learning about Aboriginal culture, to better establish relationships and improve services.
• Be eligible to apply for a Medicare provider number
• A current full Victorian Driver Licence.

  Desirable

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal social and cultural history and the impacts of social determinants on health outcomes for Aboriginal clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of national and state government Aboriginal health policies, strategies, and initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY

Position descriptions are available at

Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to .

We are looking to fill this position ASAP, however we will wait for the right candidate, so get in quick.

We are a Child Safe organisation. This means that any job offer will be subject to strict screening processes and proof of immunisation (both childhood & Covid). See the position description for further information.

For further information, please contact Tara Smith on .