Senior Medical Officer

Date posted: Tuesday 06 August 2024
Closing date: Monday 02 September 2024

Wuchopperen is a community connected and controlled organisation with more than 40 years’ experience in providing primary health care and social wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Cairns and surrounding districts. 

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

This position will, under the leadership of the Executive Director, Medical Services (DMS), provide medical leadership, clinical governance support and strategic advice to the DMS and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable, evidence-based comprehensive primary health care services which align to the strategic goals of the organisation, policy direction and needs of the community.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Monday to Friday, no weekends.
• No on call requirement.
• Attractive remuneration rate.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.
• Five weeks Annual Leave entitlements.
• 12% Superannuation Contribution.
• Commitment to professional development.

Applicants for the above position will:

• hold a current AHPRA registration
• be eligible for a Medicare Provider number
• demonstrate relevant experience and/or qualifications
• hold a Fellowship of ACRRM and/or RACGP Accreditation as a GP
• possess a current driver’s licence
• be a Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen.

How to apply

To be eligible for interview, applicants must:

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description
• provide a specified reference.

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

For information about this position, or to apply please refer to the Position Description or contact Director Medical Services Dr Nicolette Roux on (07) 4080 1000.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 2 September 2024

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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