Full Time General Practitioner

Job Overview

Job Description

Yura Yungi Medical Services (YYMS)
Halls Creek WA 6770

Full Time General Practitioner
SALARY RANGE $280,000 - $310,000

Position Summary
The General Practitioner is an integral member of the clinical operations team. A highly operational
and strategic position, the GP is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with YYMS clinical
operations and procedure and to provide expertise in the delivery of comprehensive and holistic health care services.

The position will contribute to, and in some cases lead, clinical quality and safety and will foster a culture of organizational reflection and continuous quality improvement. The position will be responsible for the management of General Practitioners who provide medical services to consumers and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health staff, within the operational framework of an Aboriginal Medical Service.

The GP applies medial expertise to ensure the maintenance of the YYMS Model of Care. This position
works to promote the organisation’s mission through the implementation of innovative clinical frameworks, forward thinking policy, and strategic partnering.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive primary health care service delivery model for clients across the age spectrum and provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in delivery of coordinated culturally responsive primary health care.
• Work in partnership with the clinic operations manager team to develop and implement well-defined systems for the delivery of clinical care and the management of a multidisciplinary clinical workforce.
• Ensures best practice by clinical staff are aligned and up to date with Kimberley Chronic Disease Management therapeutic protocols; Standard Drugs List; and other endorsed tools for regional best practice.
• Provide medical and technical advice and support to YYMS clinical staff.
• Establish and maintain strong linkages with other health providers in the area to ensure optimum coordination of care and advocacy for the client base.
• Participate and contribute to supporting innovation and collective quality improvement across the Kimberley region and the state.
• Optimise uptake and income generation across the service through MBS billings.
• Optimise referral pathways to specialist and allied health services for clients; work closely with the clinical operations manager and multidisciplinary team to anticipate and identify opportunities for expanding access to these services for clients.
• Critically review clinical strategies and programs in accordance with both the internal and external operating environments and the strategic direction set by the Board.
• Remain up to date with the latest research findings to ensure best clinical practice.
• Support implementation aboriginal health worker first policy model.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:
• Minimum five years’ post graduate experience in Aboriginal primary health care setting.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership of primary health services, service delivery at a strategic level and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Highly developed understanding of clinical risk assessment and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with non-clinical Executive
leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Sound theoretical knowledge, practice skills and ethical behaviour.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the Medicare Benefits Schedule and its application in the AMS setting.
• Demonstrated competence in use of Business Technology, internet and desktop applications.
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills that demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate in the workplace.
• Ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks.

Required Qualification:
• Current C class drivers licence
• Current National Police Clearance
• AHPRA Registration
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance
• Full registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia
• Ability to acquire GP credentialing through the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council

How to apply:

Applications open on 7 April 2026 and close on 7 May 2026.

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