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Wuchopperen Health Service is seeking a Senior Medical Officer to join the team.
Wuchopperen Health Service
Cairns
Full time
Nicolette Roux
recruitment@wuchopperen.org.au
(07) 4080 1000
Health provider vacancies
First Name
Mel
Last Name
Pickrill
Phone Number
(07) 4080 1000
Email Address
mel.pickrill@wuchopperen.org.au
Closing date
Job Description

Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns. 

  • Full time, Permanent position
  • Based in Cairns 

This position will, under the leadership of the Executive Director, Medical Services (DMS), provide medical leadership, clinical governance support, and strategic advice to the DMS and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable, evidence-based comprehensive primary health care services which align to the strategic goals of the organisation, policy direction, and needs of the community. 

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen 

  • Monday to Friday, no weekends. 

  • No on call requirement. 

  • Attractive remuneration rate. 

  • Generous salary sacrifice benefits. 

  • Five (5) weeks Annual Leave entitlements.  

  • 12% Superannuation Contribution. 

  • Commitment to professional development. 

 

Applicants for the above position will: 

  • hold current AHPRA registration 

  • be eligible for a Medicare Provider number 

  • demonstrate relevant experience and/or qualifications 

  • hold Fellowship of ACRRM and/or RACGP Accreditation as a General Practitioner (GP)

  • possess a current drivers licence. 

How to apply 

Please send all applications to recruitment@wuchopperen.org.au

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must: 

  • provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description 

  • provide a specified reference 

  • hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people) 

  • be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two vaccinations) and provide evidence 

  • possess a current drivers licence. 

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting. 

For more information about this position or to apply please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Director Medical Services Dr Nicolette Roux on (07) 4080 1000.