General Practitioner

The Role

The General Practitioner provides high-quality, comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease, and promote cultural, physical, and emotional wellbeing. The GP delivers clinical services in a culturally safe, respectful, and community-focused environment consistent with the values of Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service-Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC).

About TAMS-AC

TAMS-AC strives to enhance the health status of and provide culturally appropriate holistic primary health care to Aboriginal people living in the Tamworth, Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains LGA’s. TAMS-AC does this by involving Aboriginal people in the planning and provision of these health care services and by supporting the TAMS-AC client’s ability to be able to access these services.

Primary Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide culturally safe, patient-centred primary health care to individuals, families, and the wider community.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop and review treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients and the care team.
• Promote disease prevention, health education, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Support the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health checks and follow-up care.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, nurses, allied health, and wellbeing teams.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship within the multidisciplinary care environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all clinical interactions and referrals.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Support quality improvement activities and contribute to accreditation and compliance processes.
• Assist in the supervision and education of medical students and registrars where appropriate.
• Uphold patient confidentiality, cultural safety, and ethical medical practice at all times.
• Work in accordance with current legislation, clinical guidelines, and TAMS-AC policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and culturally responsive models of care.