• Permanent Part-Time Opportunity!
• 7 hours per week – Flexible hours negotiable!
• Kensington location
• Family friendly work environment
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the General Practitioner (GP) will provide client centred, best-practice, clinical health assessment and treatment for families referred to Ngala Residential Parenting Services (NRPS).

The successful candidate will play a key role in the medical admission of all family members referred to NRPS and will work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all families.

The GP is integral to helping reinforce a family focussed culture that promotes safety, quality and innovation in everything we do, in line with Ngala’s Strategic Plan.

This is a Permanent Part-time position (7 hours per week).

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As the successful candidate, you will hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with the following:

• Demonstrated skill and experience in perinatal, early childhood and family medicine, with a commitment to empower parents to bring about improved health and functioning of family members.
• An understanding of complexities and vulnerabilities of some Aboriginal/CALD families in the context of trauma and social disadvantage
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively with others in a multidisciplinary team and with partner organisations.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to participate in quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrates passion about early intervention family centred practice.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• MBBS FRACGP GP licensing and credentialing.
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance.
• Current Medicare provider number for use at Ngala.
• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Current WA driver’s licence.
• Current Working With Children Check

 If you are successful in this position you will need to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months).

WHY JOIN US

• Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday, 24 May 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries, please contact Maggie Tait, Operations Manager Early Intervention on mtait@ngala.com.au.

CULTURE

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.