Job Description

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that make clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include main clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Women and Children's Health and Men's Health.

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The role of a General Practitioner provides medical services to clients of the Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service and to contribute to the development and sustained operation of a multidisciplinary primary health care team. General Practitioners are expected to deliver medical services in accordance with Wurli policies and procedures, guided by evidence-based national guidelines, applicable legislation and regulations, and general practice accreditation standards.

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Key Requirements of Service Delivery include:

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Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for clients

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Develop management plans for acute and chronic conditions

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Order and review diagnostic tests and provide follow-up care

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Provide health education and emergency care when required

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Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Practitioners,



nurses and allied health professionals

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Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical governance and service development

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Support teaching and supervision of GP registrars, medical students and developing practitioners

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This is a rewarding prospect to make a meaningful difference in Aboriginal community health while working within a supportive and culturally respectful environment.

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Key Features of the Role:

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Based in Katherine, Northern Territory

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Works alongside a dedicated primary healthcare and wellbeing teams. In so doing, demonstrates respect for other allied health professional roles.

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Supervision of training health professionals including but not limited to GP Registrars and Medical Students.

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An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours; Monday to Friday.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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Qualifications / Prerequisites:

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Medical Degree / Vocationally Registered General Practitioner (VRGP)

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Eligible to be an accredited GP Registrar Supervisor

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Satisfactory National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Clearance

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Current Northern Territory Driver's License

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Applicants must be fully registered to practice in Australia via AHPRA and provide evidence of their AHPRA registration with their application.

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📌 General Practitioner (Katherine)
🏢 Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
📍 Katherine