GP, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

General Practitioner

– Opportunity to make a real impact for better health in the Aboriginal community
– Salary Packaging options available
– Positions available across Fitzroy, Preston & South Morang

About the Organisation:

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marked a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrated its 50-year of providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities.

VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community. VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

About the Opportunity:

The position is responsible for the provision of holistic Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health staff, within the operational framework of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community-controlled Health Service.

Key Selection Criteria:

• The capability and engagement to understand the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal Community Control and transforming it into practice
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs & ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of trauma informed care
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies, including appropriate investigations, treatment and referrals
• Ability to contribute and motivate an effective team of clinicians and health professionals and others to achieve identified outcomes
• Experience in contributing to “best practice” approaches in clinical practice, clinical polices, systems and procedures
• Demonstrated competence in patient information management systems and other relevant IT
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the Aboriginal community

Mandatory Qualifications/Professional Registrations and Licenses:

• General Practice qualifications (FRACGP, FACRRM or equivalent) with Vocational Registration
• Registered with AHPRA
• Current Medicare Provider and prescriber numbers
• RACGP or equivalent QI & CPD triennium training and education requirements

How to Apply:
Please email employment@vahs.org.au to organise a discussion about GP opportunities at VAHS or submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Due to the expansion and growth of VAHS services, GP expression of interest will remain open.