About
the Opportunity
Are
you passionate about making an impact while working in a dynamic and supportive
team?
Join
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS) as a Senior Medical Officer
As
a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Medical Officer provides high
quality, client focused and culturally appropriate primary health care services
to the Aboriginal people of Newman and remote communities of Jigalong, Punmu,
Parnngurr and Kunawarritji.
Key
Responsibilities:
- ·Lead
clinical governance, quality improvement, and accreditation (AGPAL) activities
- ·Deliver
high-quality, culturally appropriate GP services in a multidisciplinary team
- ·Drive
improved health outcomes through prevention, chronic disease management, and
health promotion
- ·Provide
strategic clinical advice and support organisational planning and service
delivery
- ·Supervise
and mentor clinical staff, supporting workforce development and capability
- ·Ensure
best practice in documentation, Medicare billing, reporting, and KPI
performance
About
You
To
be considered for this position, you must have:
- ·Uphold
and contribute to the organisation’s mission, values, and objectives
- ·Comply
with all policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
- ·Foster
teamwork, open communication, and a positive workplace culture
- ·Participate
in professional development, training, and Employee Development Days
- ·Support
continuous quality improvement and quality management systems
- ·Adhere
to Work Health & Safety requirements, including identifying and managing
risks.
The
position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority
of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues
affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to
communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.
As
per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to
increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of
our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our
employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Please note:
In addition to the above skills and experience, relevant licences and
eligibility criteria apply (as per the Job Description).
Applicants
for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be
required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes
an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport
with relevant visa.
Remuneration
& Benefits
- Attractive base salary of
$310,000 – $355,000 per annum (excluding superannuation)
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus 17.5%
leave loading
- 11% superannuation
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
plus entertainment benefits
- Power subsidy allowance and
PAMS-provided accommodation
- Two return flights per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retention incentives in line with
PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy
About the
Organisation
With
an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western
Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic
primary health care to the individuals and families within the remote
communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.
PAMS
aims to improve the standard of health of the Martu people and all Aboriginal
people living in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia through the
provision of community based, comprehensive primary health care services. We
exist to promote the health and well-being of individual community members and
to relieve sickness and the suffering of the indigenous community as a whole.
We are passionate about providing the highest standard of patient care whilst
incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.
Application
Process
We
require you to submit:
- A
current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two current
referees and;
- A
cover letter no more than 2 pages that clearly outlines the skills and
experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.
Screening
and assessment will commence immediately.
For
further information including, please contact the People and Culture Team on 08
9177 8307 or pamshr@puntukurnu.com.
