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Medical Practitioner

Medical Practitioner

The GEO GroupLara, Victoria, Australia
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria. Multiple positions at various locations are available.

About the roles

The Medical Practitioner will provide and supervise medical care to prisoners by delivering and evaluating medical programs and medical services required and / or provided. The Medical Practitioner coordinates hours of service and on-call responsibilities in consultation with the Health Services Manager and the Director, Medical Services.

Locations and Salaries

  • Langi Kal Kal Prison, Langi Kal Kal - 0.4 FTE, 4 days per fortnight - $120,000 per annum + Super
  • Metropolitan Remand Centre, Truganina - 0.1 FTE, 1 days per fortnight - $30,000 per annum + Super
  • Western Plains Correctional Centre, Lara - 0.6 FTE, 6 days per fortnight - $180,000 per annum + Super based on Full Time
  • Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Ravenhall - 0.2 FTE, 2 days per fortnight - $60,000 per annum + Super

For more information in relation to these roles, including the key accountabilities, please click the following link :

Position Description Medical Practitioner

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidates will have :

  • Medical practitioner currently registered by the Medical Board of Australia (from 1 July 2010).
  • Documentary evidence of medical indemnity insurance.
  • A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
  • High written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Demonstrated competence in provision of high-quality care.
  • Willingness to undertake regular professional development relevant to the position.
  • Computer skills relevant to the role.
  • Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol and emergency care. (Desirable)

    • Other Requirements

  • Valid Australian driver’s licence and the ability to travel between locations.
  • Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
  • Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.

    • About GEO Healthcare

    GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

    GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

    We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values : Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

    Benefits

  • An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
  • Career opportunities, professional development and progression
  • Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Many other employee (and family) benefits.

    • For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au / geohealthcare

    How to Apply

    Note : It is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following :

  • Three COVID-19 vaccinations (you will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
  • Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

    • To apply, complete the short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.

    To obtain further information about these roles, please contact Dr Shabaz Hussain or [emailaddress]

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    People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

    GEO Group context

    The GEO Group Australia is the country’s largest provider of outsourced correctional services delivering Better Corrections, Safer Communities. More than 3,800 prisoners are managed safely and securely at our correctional facilities. We recruit across functions including Operations, Contract Compliance, Health Services, Food Services, Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Programs and Services, Industries and Maintenance.

    Source : This is an extract from the company\'s own website.

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