Expressions of Interest invited – Primary Care Workforce GP Advisor

Expressions of Interest invited – Primary Care Workforce GP Advisor

15 Jan 2024

GP Advisors will facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation and provide guidance on the planning and implementation of SWSPHN initiatives as required.

GP Advisors will also provide local clinical input into the GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation program, a national program to advise the Department of Health and Aged Care on priority locations for GP registrar training placements to meet current and future GP workforce needs.

This will inform the future distribution of the GP registrar workforce across communities in South Western Sydney and support broader workforce engagement, development and strategy planning.

To apply for this role, you must:

Essential

  • Have a minimum of five years’ experience working as a GP in ACT/NSW and have a sound understanding of PHNs and their purpose
  • Have highly effective advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills including experience in small group facilitation and delivering presentations

Desirable

  • Be an accredited GP Supervisor with RACGP or ACRRM and have relevant and current knowledge of the Australian General Practice Training Program and the emerging challenges and opportunities related to GP training in Australia

Time commitment and remuneration:

Work will be assigned to GP Advisors on an as-needs basis and will vary according to business requirements.

GPs Advisors will be given notice of work at least four weeks in advance to ensure the timing and expectations of the tasks are appropriate.

GP Advisors will be engaged as independent contractors and will invoice SWSPHN for hours of engagement at a rate of $150/hour (GST and superannuation inclusive).

How can you be involved?

If you are interested in becoming a Primary Care Workforce GP Advisor for SWSPHN, please see the full Job Description and fill in the Expression of Interest form.

EOI closes Friday, 9 February.

For more information please contact: