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Location: Kutjungka Region (Balgo, Billiluna, Mulan Community)
Role: Working as a solo GP with support from a team of experienced RNs, AHWs and AHPs. Nurses and AHPs cover the on-call and call GP if needed. Medical Director and SMO available via phone if needed.
Duration: 2 to 3 weeks, extension available
On-call: Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers are first on-call, they will call the GP if needed.
Software: MMEX 
Reason for vacancy: Annual leave
 
Information about the clinic and community:
 
The Kutjungka region is comprised of the remote Aboriginal communities of Balgo, Billiluna and Mulan. Balgo is located approximately 1,100kms east of Broome and 250kms south of Halls Creek. It is home to the Kukatja, Jaru, Ngarti, Pintubi, Warlpiri, Walmajarri, Wangkatjungka and Luritja language groups, each with their own history and stories to tell.
 
The Health Centre provides a comprehensive primary healthcare service and is staffed by GPs, RANs, AHWs, AHPs, a Midwife, School and Child Health Nurses and critical support staff such as Drivers, a Receptionist, a Maintenance Officer and a Cleaner.

We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

About the location
Home to the Jaru, Kija, Kukatja, Walmajarri, and Gooniyandi people, Halls Creek is a small town in the East Kimberley region of WA. Known for its rich First Nations culture and history, it is a gateway to the state's most remarkable natural attractions, including the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park. Vast and remote landscapes surround the town.
  
Things to do
Come and explore the Purnululu National Park and marvel at the distinctive beehive-shaped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. You can also visit the nearby Wolfe Creek Crater, the second-largest meteorite crater in the world, accessible by road.
  
How to get there
Halls Creek is accessible via the Great Northern Highway, which makes it reachable by car from major cities such as Darwin and Perth.
  
Halls Creek also has an airport with regular flights connecting it to Perth and other regional centres in WA.
  
Another route to reach Halls Creek is by 4WD along Tanami Road, which provides an excellent experience for those seeking adventure.


Apply today or call 02 9020 0322 for more information.