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Deliver
care where it's needed most. Change lives every day. The Royal Flying Doctor Service South
Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is part of one of Australia's most trusted and iconic
health care organisations. Every day, we provide emergency aeromedical
retrievals and essential healthcare services to people living in remote, rural
and regional communities. Beyond emergency care, we deliver a
broad range of primary and preventative health services including GP clinics,
mental health services, dental care, chronic disease management, vaccinations,
alcohol and other drug support, and telehealth consultations. Our mission is
simple: ensuring every Australian has access to quality healthcare, no matter
where they live. The
Opportunity We're seeking a General Practitioner
with Mental Health Advanced Skills Training (AST) to join our multidisciplinary
team in Broken Hill, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to combine
your passion for primary care and mental health while making a genuine
difference in communities where access to specialist services is
limited. Working alongside experienced
healthcare professionals, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred mental
health care across clinic-based, outreach and telehealth settings. You'll play a
critical role in bridging the gap between general practice and specialist mental
health services, while supporting some of Australia's most underserved
populations. If you're looking for a role that
offers clinical variety, professional autonomy, meaningful community impact and
the chance to practice medicine with purpose, we'd love to hear from
you. What You'll Be Doing
In this rewarding role, you
will: - Deliver comprehensive mental healthassessments, care planning and
therapeutic interventions within a primary care setting
- Manage patients presenting with
complex and acute mental health conditions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams to provide integrated, holistic care across rural and remote
communities
- Develop shared-care pathways with
psychiatrists, telepsychiatry services, hospitals and emergency mental health
teams
- Provide mentoring and clinical
leadership to GP Registrars, junior doctors and medical students
- Contribute to service innovation,
community education programs and initiatives that reduce stigma and improve
mental health outcomes
- Deliver general practice services
through RFDS clinics, outreach programs and telehealth consultations
- Provide culturally safe and
trauma-informed care, including care that respects Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander concepts of health and wellbeing
- Participate in quality improvement
activities, clinical audits and accreditation processes
- Maintain high-quality clinical
documentation and contribute to ongoing service evaluation and
research
About
You You are a compassionate and experienced
GP who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for rural and remote
communities. Essential - Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM (or
working towards completion)
- Advanced Skills Training (AST) in
Mental Health
- Demonstrated experience managing
complex mental health presentations within primary care
- Strong commitment to
recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice
- Excellent communication and
relationship-building skills
- Ability to work autonomously while
thriving in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Current AHPRA registration and
medical indemnity insurance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
- Emergency medicine experience or
willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable - Postgraduate qualifications in
psychiatry, psychological medicine or mental health
- Previous experience working in
rural, remote or underserved communities
- Understanding of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
- Hospital admitting rights or
relevant credentialing
Why Join
RFDSSE? Make a Lasting Difference -Use your
expertise to improve access to life-changing mental health and primary
healthcare services for communities that need it most. Diverse and Rewarding Practice-Enjoy a
unique blend of clinic-based care, outreach services and telehealth, with
opportunities to broaden your clinical experience. Professional Growth-Work alongside
highly skilled clinicians and access ongoing professional development
opportunities within a nationally respected organisation. Attractive
Benefits - Competitive remuneration
package
- Relocation assistance
available
- Generous salary packaging benefits,
increasing your take-home pay
- Professional development
support
- Fitness Passport membership giving
access to a wide network of gyms, pools and leisure facilities across
Australia
- Opportunity to live and work in the
vibrant regional community of Broken Hill
Ready to
Make an Impact? Join an
organisation where your expertise can genuinely change lives! For a confidential
discussion, contact: Nici Williams Clinical Director of Primary Care and Rural
Generalism on 0401 858 859 OR nici.williams@rfdsse.org.au Our
Values At RFDSSE, our values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety guide
everything we do, shaping the way we support our patients, communities and each
other. RFDSSE is committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Applications will be assessed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as the position may close before the advertised closing date.
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