Job Title: General Practitioner (Medical Officer)

Location Earlville – Cairns, QLD

Employment Type: Locum (Minimum of 3 months)

Seeking an experienced GP (Medical Officer) for a minimum 3 month contract in Cairns.

About Our Client

Our client is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service committed to delivering integrated, co-located primary healthcare services to the communities of Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and the Torres Strait region. Based in Cairns our client focuses on a wraparound model of care that brings together a multidisciplinary team. Our clints team includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Midwives, a Social and Emotional Wellbeing team, Clinical Educators, Clinical Facilitators, and Liaison Officers, all working collaboratively to provide comprehensive healthcare to their community.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (Medical Officer) to join our client’s vibrant team. This role provides a unique prospect to make a meaningful difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, serving patients from Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and the Torres Strait region. As a Medical Officer, you will apply a broad range of skills and expertise to manage complex cases of chronic illness, deliver comprehensive and holistic healthcare, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Our team includes GPs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Practitioners/Workers, Midwives,



Allied Health professionals, visiting Medical Specialists, and Administration staff.
Our client is offering a casual rate of $225 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive and holistic primary healthcare to individuals and families presenting to our service.
- Conduct health surveillance, maintenance, and promotion activities in line with Mookai Rosie’s strategic, governance, and accreditation frameworks.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care, ensuring effective outcomes for clients.
- Engage in care coordination and referrals as necessary, liaising with internal and external health professionals, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Support the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce by providing leadership, clinical skills, and confidence-building opportunities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
- Registration with the Medical Board of Queensland and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)



or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
- Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
- Regional and remote healthcare experience is essential.

Essential Attributes

- Ability to perform comprehensive health assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies.
- Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s determinants of health, societies, and cultures from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
- Excellent communication skills and sensitivity when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Commitment to working within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality improvement processes and RACGP Standards.
- Evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 (two vaccinations and at least one booster).
- Current “C” Class QLD Driver’s Licence, with no restrictions.
- Senior First Aid and CPR/BLS certification.
- Possession (or willingness to obtain) a Positive Notice Blue Card for employment

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Vicky Langridge, at [email protected]

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