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General Practitioner |
Coonabarabran Maaruma - Li Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal
Medical Service (Maaruma - Li AMS) Part Time | $247.30 per hour | 2 days per week| 8
hrs per day| Potential to be Full Time Fee paid | Travel| Accommodation| Meals (Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner) No closing date, applications will be accepted ongoing
until an appropriate GP is sourced
What you will do: The General Practitioner
will provide medical services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people across the Warrumbungle LGA. This will include the management of acute and chronic
conditions, the delivery of primary health care, health promotion and
preventative care that is Culturally safe and trauma informed. This role forms part of a multidisciplinary team including
Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Cultural Health Practitioners, Domestic and
family Violence, Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health, Allied health specialists,
outreach services and establishing Dental Services. Who we are: Maaruma - Li AMS is an
establishing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation located on
beautiful Gamilaraay/Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Country in Coonabarabran. We are dedicated to delivering tailored, Culturally
grounded, trauma informed and inclusive care that strengthens the Cultural,
physical and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people, families and communities
across the Warrumbungle LGA. Our practice is shaped by Cultural knowledge, community
connection, and Aboriginal ways of being, knowing, and doing. We support healing
through Culturally safe, trauma informed and strengths - based approaches,
advocating for Elders, families, community control, self-determination and
inclusion. We specialise in comprehensive primary health care, social
and emotional wellbeing services, community and Cultural Health programs and
Integrated Domestic Family Violence Services (IDFVS) for Aboriginal people
residing in the Warrumbungle LGA. Why are we unique? Our community has a very strong Cultural history, with
strong family lineage and family connections imbedded across
Gamilaraay/Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Country for well over two Centuries dating
pre-colonisation. We are surrounded by remnants of ancient volcanic rock
formations protected by the Warrumbungle National Park and local Elders;
Cultural water and springs; Traditional Country; Protected natural resources,
sacred fauna and flora; and Aboriginal Artefacts both living and
historical. The Siding Spring Observatory is located on the edge of
Warrumbungle National Park and is home to Australia’s largest optical
telescopes. These provide access to clear skies and views of the Milky Way and
stars, which holds many traditional stories of the Gamilaraay, Gomeroi, and
Kamilaroi ancestors. The landscapes on Country provide a memorable backdrop for
colourful sunrise and sunsets that can only be seen by locals in certain places.
The Castlereagh River known in Gamilaraay, Gomeroi and Kamilaroi language as
‘Gunimaa’ (Mother Earth) is of profound spiritual Cultural and economic
importance to Gamilaraay, Gomeroi and Kamilaroi people. The river holds spirits
and Dreamtime Stories which are held within local families. It has provided for
local Aboriginal people and animals for centuries. and is known as an ‘upside
down river’ in local LORE. It rises in rugged country in the Warrumbungle Ranges
with a unique sandy bed. It holds many secrets and these are protected by LORE
holders and Elders. Why we are establishing: We are establishing because our Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people and families have been disadvantaged for long enough, and we
must improve access to primary health care to improve the Cultural, physical and
spiritual health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
living within the Warrumbungle Shire LGA. To bridge the Gaps and meet targets within the National
Agreement and CTG To improve life expectancy so Aboriginal Torres Strait
Islander people can live parity to the life expectancy of Non – Indigenous
people. Why we need your help, and why you should work for
us: For generations Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander families
in the Warrumbungle region have faced chronic underinvestment in primary
healthcare and transport with long travel to hospitals, delayed diagnostics and
limited culturally safe options. Mission era controls, segregation in care and later policy
settings that favoured mainstream services, left service cliff gaps in
prevention, screening, disability navigation, mental health supports and primary
health care. Recent evidence shows persistent low SEIFA deciles in SA2
and pockets of IRSD decile 1 in SA1 which signal very high disadvantage and
unmet need. Workforce shortages in MM5 towns reduce care continuity and
force avoidable hospital admissions. Community reports confirm barriers in
access to GPs, Allied health, Perinatal, child health, and disability pathways
including psychosocial support. There is no Aboriginal Medical Service within
the Warrumbungle Shire LGA and culturally safe access to bulked billing Medicare
services is not available for all our mob. We have a very young population in addition to an aging
population, with both in need of immediate access to primary health care, and
are 40 years behind Suburbs and Locations (SALs), Indigenous Locations (ILOCs),
Indigenous Areas (IAREs) of neighbouring SALs. Our AMS will provide mixed MBS items, high clinical through
put and great teaching case mix for aspiring ruralists, locums and registrars.
If you choose to work for us, you will become a part of the local Aboriginal
Community and history. Responsibilities: - Ensure provision of general practice services to patients
attending the practice, requiring home visits and outreach where
necessary
- Delivery of comprehensive primary health care that
involves assessment, prevention, early detection, appropriate referral
including review and follow-up of patients with ongoing
conditions.
- Active participation in clinical and health promotion
routines
- Provide information and support to patients and their
family members that will assist them to take responsibility for their own
health, focusing on the rights of the family and individual’s
needs.
- Participate in rostered clinics, outreach services, home
visits and visits to nursing/aged care facilities.
- Participate in targeted general practice activities to
maximise KPI performance, OSR performance, MBS billings, PIP, QI, PNIP and
other revenue streams.
- Participate in cultural awareness activities to ensure
culturally safe delivery of services.
- In conjunction with the Board, Practice Manager and Chief
Executive Officer, keep informed of local health issues/needs that could be
addressed by developing appropriate health education programs, plans for
health services, and Culturally safe education programs.
Criteria: - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities (or
genuine willingness, interest and compassion to participate)
- Specialist GP recognition/vocational
registration
- AHPRA Registration
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (NSW)
- Current National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
To apply: Applications should include: - A cover letter or video outlining your interest and
suitability
- Your current resume
- Response to criteria
Please send your application to: info@maarumaliams.org.au If you have any further enquiries, please call 1300
153 634 Closing Date: No closing date, applications
will be accepted ongoing until an appropriate GP is sourced Maaruma - Li AMS is committed to cultural safety, diversity,
and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply.
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