General Practitioner Clinical Lead

About BRAMS

Established in 1978, Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) was the first remote Aboriginal Medical Service in Western Australia. Our commitment to the core principles of Aboriginal self-determination, access, equity, empowerment and reconciliation is unwavering. As an Aboriginal community-owned and controlled health service, we strive to offer a holistic, culturally appropriate approach in all our services.

Our vision is one of Healthy People, Strong Communities, and Bright Futures.

We are experiencing a phase of expansion, with our client base doubling over the past three years. Our team comprises 15 dedicated Aboriginal health workers who play a crucial role in our efforts to align with our care model and work cohesively with the rest of our team.

For more information about BRAMS and our valuable service, check out our website here.

A GP Opportunity with a Difference

Due to ongoing growth, BRAMS is seeking multiple General Practitioners to join our team in Broome, WA. You must hold current residency in Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom to be eligible for this position.

As a General Practitioner Clinical Lead, you will provide comprehensive healthcare to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, delivering both acute and chronic medical care while promoting primary healthcare initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, your responsibilities include:

• Managing acute and chronic medical conditions for patients
• Delivering primary healthcare and health promotion initiatives
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including Aboriginal Health Workers, Nurses, and visiting allied health professionals, to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care
• Optimising clinic efficiency and safety, while supporting the Senior Medical Officer and deputising in their absence
• Engaging in education and training, providing mentorship to GP Registrars, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Nursing and Medical students

At BRAMS, we offer a dynamic, diverse working environment where no two days are the same. We pride ourselves on delivering evidence-based, high-quality care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, both in the clinic and through outreach programs. Our team is focused on fostering a collaborative, supportive, and fun atmosphere, ensuring you can grow both professionally and personally.

This role is carried out in alignment with BRAMS' Model of Care, Quality Care Framework, and Clinical Governance Framework, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive healthcare.

About the Benefits

In this unique and rewarding opportunity, you will provide a range of vital healthcare services to remote Indigenous communities, helping to close the Aboriginal health gap.

You will enjoy a highly attractive package from $265,000 – $285,000 (commensurate with your skills and experience) PLUS super, generous salary packaging and an on-call allowance of $250 per day.

Additional benefits include:

• Annual Remote Area Allowance
• Six weeks of annual leave
• 17.5% leave loading on up to six weeks of annual leave
• Accommodation assistance via third-party lease on the property of your choice, helping you maximise your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance available to help you make Broome your new home
• Study Leave

There are opportunities for leadership development and to grow your career in quality improvement, clinical governance, specific disease-related clinics, school programs, aged and palliative care, and more. BRAMS will support you in pursuing any specialities in these or other areas of interest.

Plus, you get to live in Broome, get an hour for lunch, finish at 16:30 every day, and be well remunerated. 

About you

This role would suit a passionate and dedicated GP interested in having a portfolio-style career, who cares about people, is a team player, and desires to make a difference, however big or small that may be.

You don't need experience in rural or remote areas or to have worked within an ACCHO to apply for this role. However, you will bring dedication to improving the health outcomes and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

As such, you will possess the following attributes:

• Flexibility: Adaptable and accommodating to the needs of your patients;
• Passion: willing to go beyond just providing clinical care, bringing an understanding of social, cultural, and historical factors. 
• Solutions focused: take an active approach to find effective solutions with the ability to make decisions based on different patients and their circumstances.

About Broome

With a rich history and extraordinary natural landscape, Broome is synonymous with the turquoise waters, red pindan soil and white sandy beaches that have drawn visitors from across the globe. You can sail, snorkel, or dive in their pristine waters, spot rare dolphins from their wide empty beaches, or adventure through the nearby ancient gorges to marvel at the vast untouched landscapes that make Broome truly unique.

However, there's a lot more to Broome than just tourism – with strong population growth and significant investment in infrastructure, it's quickly becoming a destination of choice for families and individuals who want to take advantage of the region's welcoming and laid-back lifestyle whilst enjoying all of the amenities and facilities of a modern town.

Time for a change?

If you’re a passionate and dedicated GP looking to take the next step in your career, BRAMS would love to hear from you – Apply NOW!