Mala’la is looking for a General Practitioner to join the team at the Manayingkarírra Primary Health Care Centre to provide high quality primary health care services to the residents of Maningrida and the surrounding outstations.
About us
The Primary Health Care Centre transitioned to Aboriginal Community Control in February 2021. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work in a program-based service delivery model, working with teams to support client care in various portfolios such as Chronic Conditions, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Healthy Under 5s, Women’s, Men’s, Children’s, and Mental Health Programs. We also provide Acute & Emergency Care during clinic hours and a nurse-run 24 hour on-call response.
Regular Allied Health visits include physiotherapy, speech pathology, diabetes educator, dental, optometry, podiatry and audiology. We are one of few remote clinics that has an on-site pharmacist, and we host a large number of visiting specialist services, specialist telehealth and case conferencing.
Day to day, you will provide primary medical services and will work closely with a dedicated and supportive team of nurses, Aboriginal workforce and the wider community to support improved health outcomes, incorporating holistic and culturally respectful care.
What we offer
We are offering flexible working arrangements to suit you and pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment with the wellbeing and comfort of our staff a top priority.
You’ll be rewarded with:
- Annual full-time salary package: $400,000 plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options
- Base salary: $213,380 – $232,468 (depending on experience)
- Attraction Allowance: $44,502 (a one-off payment only in the first year of employment and paid fortnightly)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $44,502 (paid at the completion of each 12 months of service)
- Medicare Incentive Payment: 50% of fees generated up to a maximum of $100,000 per annum paid quarterly.
- Qualified Rural Generalist: $64,014 will be paid on an annual basis
- Professional Development: $22,251 per annum (paid fortnightly)
- Salary Sacrifice: up to the grossed-up cap of $30,000 as per ATO guidelines
- Employer Superannuation contribution up to the salary level of the maximum contribution as per ATO taxation guidelines
- Relocation / repatriation expenses will be provided where applicable
- Annual Travel Allowance: $6,000 (this would not apply should a FIFO arrangement be negotiated)
- Vehicle provided: This is to be used for program service delivery during the day
- Accommodation provided including utilities
- Annual Leave: Six weeks per year plus 17.5% leave loading
- Personal Leave: 15 days per year
About Mala’la & Maningrida Community
Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin on the West Arnhem coast), with a population of approximately 3,500 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services.
Maningrida Community sits on the lands of the Kunibídji people and is one of the largest remote communities in Australia, with more than 13 Aboriginal languages spoken locally. The community is serviced by a school (preschool to year 12), creche, post office, multiple supermarkets and food outlets, service station, swimming pool, art centre and commercial flights operate twice daily into Darwin. In the dry season, a four-hour drive on unsealed road will get you to some of Kakadu National Park’s magnificent attractions for an enjoyable weekend getaway. Whether you are looking for a quieter life away from the hustle and bustle of town or enjoy a more adventurous lifestyle, Maningrida has you covered.
Essential Requirements
The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.
To be considered for this role, you will have specialist AHPRA registration and a fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM and bring with you a wealth of post graduate clinical experience. You are committed to Aboriginal Primary Health Care, particularly linked to ‘Closing the Gap’ initiatives and won’t shy away from an opportunity to travel by road or light airplane when required to bring health care to the those living out on homelands.
If you are interested in this unique and rewarding opportunity, why not explore further by viewing the full position description here or simply apply now!
For further information, please contact Ray Matthews, Chief Executive Officer on 08 8979 5772 or via email at Ray.matthews@malala.com.au
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to the successful candidate.
For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: hr@malala.com.au
How to apply?
Applications to be forwarded Ray Matthews, Chief Executive Officer. Email: Ray.Matthews@malala.com.au
Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
Applications closing date: open until filled
