Senior Medical Officer

Aboutthe Opportunity

Areyou passionate about making an impact while working in a dynamic and supportiveteam

JoinPuntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS) as a Senior Medical Officer

Asa member of a multidisciplinary team the Senior Medical Officer provides highquality client focused and culturally appropriate primary health care servicesto the Aboriginal people of Newman and remote communities of Jigalong PunmuParnngurr and Kunawarritji.

KeyResponsibilities:

AboutYou

Tobe considered for this position you must have:

Theposition involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majorityof staff clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issuesaffecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability tocommunicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people.

Asper section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks toincrease the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs ofour clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for ouremployees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouragedto apply.

Please note:In addition to the above skills and experience relevant licences andeligibility criteria apply (as per the Job Description).

Applicantsfor this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will berequired to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includesan Australian or New Zealand passport birth certificate or foreign passportwith relevant visa.

Remuneration& Benefits

• Attractive base salary of $310000 $355000 per annum (excluding superannuation)
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $15900 plus entertainment benefits
• Power subsidy allowance and PAMS-provided accommodation
• Two return flights per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention incentives in line with PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

About theOrganisation

Withan administrative hub based in Newman in the Pilbara region of WesternAustralia The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holisticprimary health care to the individuals and families within the remotecommunities of Jigalong Parnngurr Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMSaims to improve the standard of health of the Martu people and all Aboriginalpeople living in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia through theprovision of community based comprehensive primary health care services. Weexist to promote the health and well-being of individual community members andto relieve sickness and the suffering of the indigenous community as a are passionate about providing the highest standard of patient care whilstincorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.

ApplicationProcess

Werequire you to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two current referees and;
• A cover letter no more than 2 pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.

Screeningand assessment will commence immediately.

Forfurther information including please contact the People and Culture Team on or