Deputy Medical Director

Deputy Medical Director

• A clinical leadership opportunity with real work-life balance. 
• Base Rate Circa $330K 
• Fantastic potential earnings to $470K per annum*  
• Based in Alice Springs

The Deputy Medical Director is a senior clinical leadership position providing clinical leadership and supervision to ensure high quality and culturally responsive comprehensive primary healthcare to remote clients.  

You will lead Congress’ remote GP workforce, GP education and GP Registrar supervision, as well as shaping clinical policies and procedures.  

What we’re looking for 

We’re looking for a clinical leader who can build strong, trusting relationships with GP teams, patients and community, including:  

• Provision of remote Aboriginal health care 

• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical teams

• Current AHPRA registration
• Effective managerial experience

• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship

• Commitment to integrating cultural responsiveness and safety in clinical practice

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a range of employee benefits including: 

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and clinically rewarding. 

• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements. 

• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year. 

• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave. 

• Great support to settle in Central Australia and access to NTPHN grants. 

About Congress 

For over 50 years Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity. Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in Alice Springs and nearby remote communities.   

Interested? Apply today.  

For more information on the position please contact Dr Hung Nguyen, Medical Director, phone 0477 752 286.

Alternatively, Read more now about why people come for the work and stay for the life. or explore all the GP opportunities available Congress.  

Congress encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and values their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions. 

*Estimate only, inclusive of Medicare incentive payment (up to $125K) allowances and salary sacrifice  

Congress are not accepting Agency enquires regarding this role at this time.