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About us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section
(RFDSSE) is part of one of Australia’s most respected and trusted organisations,
providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to
people living and working in remote, rural and regional communities. We also
deliver a comprehensive range of primary and preventative health services —
including GP and nurse clinics, dental care, mental health support, alcohol and
other drug counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and
telehealth. By delivering these services, we help ensure that people in even the
most remote communities receive timely, reliable healthcare.
About the Opportunity
Based in the iconic outback town of Broken Hill, the
Clinical Lead – Primary Care and Rural Generalism (Far Western NSW) will play a
pivotal role in developing and delivering safe and high-quality rural generalist
care across rural and remote communities in Far Western NSW, while also
contributing meaningfully to clinical leadership and service delivery across
RFDSSE.
Broken Hill is a thriving outback community with a strong
sense of connection and a range of local amenities, including childcare,
schooling from primary through to high school, and tertiary education options
through TAFE or the Country University Centre. Steeped in rich mining heritage,
it remains one of Australia’s most iconic regional towns, shaped by its history
and resilient community spirit. Surrounding the town are remarkable natural
landscapes, from vast national parks to lakes and abundant wildlife, offering a
truly unique outback lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Clinical Service Provision
(0.8 FTE)
- Provide clinical leadership across Far Western Primary
Health services including Clive Bishop Medical Centre and Network Clinics (12
outreach clinics)
- Deliver high-quality primary care including acute,
chronic, preventative and mental health services
- Undertake consultations in clinic, community, outreach
and telehealth settings
- Ensure continuity of care through appropriate follow-up,
referrals and coordination
- Supervise and support GP/RG Registrars, junior doctors
and medical students
- Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and assessment for
learners and help create a positive and supportive learning
environment
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and
local health partners
- Engage respectfully with local communities, including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to deliver culturally
appropriate care
Medical Administration (0.2 FTE)
- Collaborate with Clinical Director of Primary Care to
develop and deliver a Rural Generalist (RG) training model
- Support GP Registrars across ACRRM and RACGP
pathways
- Build educator capacity among supervisors and ensure
quality clinical supervision
- Coordinate training experiences aligned with RACGP,
ACRRM, HETI, and university partner requirements
- Promote Rural Generalist career pathways and improve
training and support for Registrars and supervisors
Support Clinical
Governance activities, including accreditation (NSQHS, AGPAL/RACGP), quality
improvement, clinical audits, and morbidity and mortality reviews
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical
protocols, policies, incident reporting and risk management
Assist in the
expansion of services aligned with RFDSSE strategy and mission.
Essential Experience &
Criteria
- Fellowship with either RACGP or ACRRM. FACRRM and
FRACGP-RG preferred
- Current AHPRA registration as a Medical
Practitioner
- Significant experience in rural and remote
medicine
- Demonstrated experience in medical education and clinical
supervision
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder
engagement skills
Desirable Experience & Criteria
- Previous experience as a clinical academic or educational
leader
- Accredited supervisor with RACGP and/or ACRRM (or
willingness to obtain)
- Experience in developing and delivering rural generalist
training pathways
- Familiarity with curriculum design and assessment in
undergraduate medical education
Why Join RFDSSE?
- A rewarding and unique opportunity to make a real
difference in the future of rural healthcare
- Competitive remuneration package
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous salary packaging (increase take-home pay by up
to 10%)
- Hybrid work options
- Option to enrol in Fitness Passport Membership, which
gives you access to an extensive network of gyms, pools and leisure centres
across Australia
What Are You Waiting For?
For more information, please call Clinical Director Primary
Care, Nici Williams on 0401 858 859 or email nici.williams@rfdsse.org.au.
How to Apply
Apply now via the
RFDS website: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers/job/fmfOUr-clinical-lead-primary-care-and-rural-generalism-far-western-nsw/
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