Job Description

General Practitioner | Clinical Advisory Team

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Senior Medical Advisor (GP) | Clinical Governance | 0.6 FTE

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Are you an experienced General Practitioner (GP) looking to use your medical expertise beyond traditional clinical practice?

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MARS Recruitment is partnering with a Federal Government department to recruit a Senior Medical Advisor for a unique part time opportunity focused on clinical governance, complex case review, healthcare quality and strategic medical advice.

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Working 0.6 FTE / three days per week, this is an excellent portfolio opportunity for an experienced GP, Medical Officer or Medical Advisor looking to combine clinical practice with senior advisory work.

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Why consider this role?

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- $200-$220/hr + super, inclusive of casual loading
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- 0.6 FTE - three days per week
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- Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements
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- Sydney, Canberra or remote Australia
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- Senior clinical governance and medical advisory role
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- Influence healthcare quality, policy and clinical outcomes
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- Baseline Security Clearance sponsorship available
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The Role

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As Senior Medical Advisor, you will provide expert medical advice and clinical oversight within a complex healthcare environment.

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Working within an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management and the review of complex healthcare matters.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading and chairing clinical case review forums
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- Reviewing complex clinical cases and providing evidence-based recommendations
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- Participating in incident reviews, clinical governance and risk management
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- Providing senior-level medical advice to key stakeholders
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- Preparing clinical reports, recommendations and briefing material
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- Contributing to health policy, procedures and governance frameworks
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- Supporting quality improvement and clinical assurance initiatives
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- Analysing health data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
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- Collaborating with internal and external healthcare stakeholders
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About You

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We are looking for an experienced medical professional who enjoys the broader governance, quality, risk and strategic aspects of healthcare.

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You will require:

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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner
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- Fellowship with RACGP, ACRRM or another relevant specialist medical college
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- Significant experience as a General Practitioner, Medical Officer or Medical Advisor
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- Strong understanding of clinical governance, healthcare quality and risk management
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- Experience reviewing complex clinical matters and providing evidence-based advice
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- Excellent written communication and clinical report-writing skills
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation capability
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- Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid or remote environment
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Experience within government, public health, correctional health, defence health, occupational health, healthcare policy, accreditation or clinical governance will be highly regarded.

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An existing Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance is advantageous; however, sponsorship can be considered for a suitable candidate.

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A Different Opportunity for an Experienced GP

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This role may particularly suit a GP looking to develop or expand a portfolio career, combining clinical practice with medical advisory, governance or healthcare leadership work.

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If you're an experienced GP or Medical Advisor interested in applying your clinical expertise at a broader organisational level, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 General Practitioner | Clinical Advisory Team (South Australia)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 South Australia