SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Regional role with travel required

Competitive salary plus super and salary packaging

About Armajun

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the New England region of Recent South Wales. We are committed to delivering culturally safe, holistic, and community-led health services that improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and committed Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to provide high-quality clinical care while supporting the strategic and clinical leadership of our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Team, and Nurse Manager, the Senior Medical Officer will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, workforce development, and the delivery of culturally safe primary health care. The Senior Medical Officer will also provide support and training to our 4 International Medical Graduates.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive general practice services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Deliver evidence-based, culturally safe clinical care.
- Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to medical practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support clinical governance, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Participate in organisational planning and service development.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and relevant legislation.
- Foster collaborative relationships with hospitals, specialists,



and community partners.
- Support registrar, and student supervision where applicable.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate: Ø Tertiary qualification in Medicine.

Ø Unconditional registration with AHPRA

Ø Previous experience as a Senior Medical Officer

Ø Accreditation as a GP supervisor, with ACCRM or RACGP

Ø Relevant post-graduate qualifications – FRACGP, FACCRM , MPH

Ø Demonstrated experience in the assessment and treatment of clients

Ø Sound knowledge in the areas of community health, public health and Aboriginal Health

Ø Demonstration of continuously developing professional competencies and qualifications

Ø Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including the National Police Check and Working with Children clearances

Desirable

Ø Experience working with health service agencies, non-government organisations, community groups and medical professionals at all levels Ø Experience in working in Aboriginal Health

What We Offer

· Competitive remuneration package. · Salary packaging.

· Professional development support.

· Relocation assistance (where applicable).

· Flexible working arrangements.

· Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to Aboriginal health outcomes.

Application Submissions

Please submit your application, including a written statement outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria and submit with your CV to; Belinda Butler, Human Resources [email protected] or;

For a confidential discussion about the position;

Matthew Trindall, CEO [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August 2026

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