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Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for young people? Are you ready for a new and rewarding challenge? If you're an experienced General Practitioner with a commitment to making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

Streetlink, a youth health service within Uniting Communities, is dedicated to providing a secure space for young individuals aged 12 to 25, who are homeless or at risk, to access information, support, and connect with someone who cares.

About the Role:

In this 6 months contract as a part-time (1.5 days/week) GP with Streetlink, you'll embark on a dynamic and fulfilling journey where each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Your role involves closely engaging with young people, playing a pivotal role in enhancing their health and well-being outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive General Practitioner services to the client group and their children

• Offer medical treatment and referrals

• Manage medication orders, prescribing medication, and overseeing onsite pharmaceuticals

• Contribute to health education programs and strategies targeting vulnerable young people

• Maintain client medical records using practice software

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of medical programs and procedures

About You:

• Vocational Registration as a General Practitioner in Australia (mandatory)

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia, requiring a Medicare provider number for the site

• Professional experience in delivering GP Services

• Experience working with young adults, adolescents, and children

• Experience in ante and post-natal care

• Experience in responding to mental health, including complex trauma, sexual health, and substance use presentations

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

About the Benefits

• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 

• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider - Access Pay

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Early Intervention Physio Program

• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role.

For a confidential discussion, contact Pooja Wankhede on 0427 983 018.

Respectfully, No Agencies

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.