Senior Medical Officer (Specified)

Date posted: Tuesday 07 May 2024
Closing date: Monday 03 June 2024

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.

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

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.   

• Full time, Permanent.
• Based in Cairns.
   

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Monday to Friday, no weekends.
• No on call requirement.
• Attractive remuneration rate.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.
• Five (5) 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 Fellowship of ACRRM and / or RACGP Accreditation as a GP
• possess a current driver’s licence
• be a Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen.
   

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 visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact the Director Medical Services Dr Nicolette Roux on (07) 4080 1000.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 3 June 2024.

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

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