Looking for staff, renting a room or need to sell some medical equipment? Healthy North Coast runs free classified adverts for North Coast health professionals.
This page is promoted through our fortnightly newsletters and social media channels.
Please note that we only advertise classifieds for the North Coast NSW region (Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie).
Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation (BNMAC) is looking for a qualified Aboriginal Health Practitioner with a focus on youth health to join their Clarence Valley teams.
The purpose of this position is to provide general youth work, advocacy and case coordination to strengthen the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal young people across the BNMAC Clarence Valley footprint. This position will be based in Grafton and work across locations including Grafton, South Grafton, Yamba, Maclean, Malabugilmah and Baryulgil.
This position will work collaboratively with other BNMAC programs and staff to:
• Provide access to good quality health, wellbeing and service information.
• Facilitate supported referral to local services and programs.
• Provide advocacy and case coordination for young people, observing privacy and confidentiality and ensuring the program is culturally sensitive, person-centred and trauma-informed.
• Develop and deliver youth and community activities and events to enhance community connections.
• Work collaboratively with other community initiatives and stakeholders.
Full time (38 hours/week)
• Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977.
• Demonstrable connection to the Clarence Valley Aboriginal communities.
For a position description and key selection criteria, please contact Chris Clark at [email protected] or phone (02) 6662 3514.
If you would like to apply, please address the key selection criteria and send your resume together with cover letter to: [email protected]
Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation (BNMAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation seeking a receptionist to work in Grafton. Full time, fixed term.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti Discrimination Act NSW 1977.
In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination of the reception area and supporting the professional operation of the medical service. You will be working in a professional environment assisting Aboriginal people with a range of complex health related issues.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
• Booking client appointments.
• Providing efficient and courteous customer service.
• Providing clerical support to BNMAC clients, relatives and visitors.
• Completion of clerical procedures relating to the registration of clients in computer based systems such as Medical Director and Pracsoft, and ensuring Medicare details are correct.
• Providing communication support to BNMAC staff.
• As this is a key front line role you will be required to be well presented, welcoming and professional.
• General office duties.
• Contributing to the wellbeing of the medical service by actively participating in a cooperative and team effort across all activities and within the service.
Essential
• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti Discrimination Act NSW 1977.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and national police check.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Prior experience working in a front line customer service role.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including proficient keyboard and data entry skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Considerable tact and diplomacy with ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to display a professional courteous manner when dealing with patients, staff and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and to demonstrate initiative.
Desirable
• Understanding of Medicare arrangements.
• Previous experience in medical reception.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
Enquiries to Chris Clark at [email protected] or phone (02) 6662 3514.
Please address the selection criteria above and send your application including a CV to: [email protected]
Light filled, quiet and private room approx 3m x 4m on first floor in central Maclean. Casual or full-time rates available. Access to waiting room or separate entry/exit if desired. Amenities accessible.
For enquiries, contact: [email protected]
Queen Street Clinic is seeking a permanent GP to join their team. The practice has a large, loyal patient base and requires an additional GP to start ASAP.
• Fully accredited clinic with nine doctors and one registrar.
* Flexible hours and conditions.
• Full time practice manager.
• Strong nursing team.
• Mixed billing, friendly team, computerised.
Please send your enquiries, along with an updated CV to: [email protected]
Social Futures has an exciting new position. The Care Connect Program Manager leads the Suicide Aftercare Program across Kempsey and Bellingen LGA. This key role supports the implementation and delivery of short-term psychological intervention and support to people at risk of suicide or self-harm.
This is a complex role, leading a small team to provide direct support as well as engaging with key stakeholders to ensure strong referral pathways and supports. The role requires someone with a sound understanding of recovery-oriented support and trauma informed care in mental health with the ability to implement and lead these in both clinical practice and psycho-social supports.
To access a position description, address the selection criteria and apply online, please visit the Social Futures website.
For further information, please contact Bruce Tucker on 0417 443 946.
Casual Group Facilitator (Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker)
Group Therapy Practice is a niche private practice that specialises in providing group psychoeducation and skills training. The practice has been providing therapeutic group interventions in Port Macquarie for more than two years with an established reputation and reliable referral flow.
There is an opportunity for an experienced group facilitator to work on a casual contract basis.
• Registration with AHPRA or relevant discipline authority
• Experience in providing group-based therapy sessions
• Knowledge and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy
• ABN and relevant insurance are required
• $130 per hour for skills training
• The opportunity to work within school hours if desired
• Full administration support, no booking appointments or taking payment
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Friendly environment with peer-support between psychologists
Please submit your expression of interest to: [email protected]
Kempsey Medical Centre is a privately owned and family run practice providing the highest quality care to their patients in the Kempsey shire.
They are seeking a dedicated, experienced VR GP to join their extremely busy practice.
They offer an extensive list of services, including but not limited to: antenatal care, women’s health, men’s health, immunisations, wound care, care plans, ear syringing, minor surgery and skin checks.
• Great culture. Friendly and supported work environment, including supportive management and encouraging team of health professionals.
• Competitive remuneration – high earning potential
• Pharmacy, radiology and hospital close by
• High number of patients on offer
• Work hours – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm with very limited after hours work
• 15 minutes to Crescent Head, 25 minutes to South West Rocks and 30 minutes to Port Macquarie
• Clinically well-equipped and supported by two nurses daily
• Spacious consulting rooms with plenty of natural light
• AGPAL accredited general practice
This is currently a Distribution Priority Area in MM4. Unable to offer Level 1 or 2 supervision. Immediate start.
If you would like to discuss this position and joining Kempsey Medical Centre, please call Louise Ahearn, Practice Manager, for a confidential conversation on 02 6562 6188 or email CV and expression of interest to: [email protected]
Lighthouse Medical Centre is seeking an experienced and competent Medical Receptionist to join their growing team.
Desirable but not essential:
• Experience with Best Practice
• Current CPR
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and processes
Essential :
• Friendly & reliable personality
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be willing to learn new skills
• Flexibility with work roster
Casual position with potential for up to four days per week for the right applicant.
Please email Maryrose Burgess: [email protected]
GP vacancy in Laurieton.
Mount View Medical Centre, 60 Bold St.
Accredited training practice in beautiful location.
For enquiries phone 0447 565 425 or email: [email protected]
Seeking interest for VR GPs with an interest in skin cancer medicine and surgery.
Part/full time position in a private billing facility with amazing support staff and equipment.
For enquiries email [email protected] or phone 0411 321 952.
Lighthouse Medical Centre would love for a VR General Practitioner to join their friendly team in beautiful Port Macquarie.
The practice is family owned and operated.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time, Monday to Friday only.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
Pathology, physiotherapy and psychology services onsite.
For further details please contact Maryrose Burgess in confidence by email:
[email protected]
Hermitage Hastings Medical Centre is looking for VR practitioners and are also able to accept those who are eligible for the RACGP Practice Experience Program (PEP).
The practice is family owned and operated.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time, Monday to Friday only.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
For further details, please contact Maryrose Burgess in confidence by email: [email protected]
Medical rooms to share on Lake Road near Port Macquarie Private Hospital.
For enquiries, contact Ivan Young on 0429 796 462 or email: [email protected]
The Good Shepherd Medical Centre is looking for a VR General Practitioner to join their friendly team in Port Macquarie.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
Pharmacy, physiatrist and pathology services onsite.
For further details please contact Nancy by email: [email protected]
Part time receptionist position open for specialist clinic at Port Macquarie.
For enquiries contact:
Social Futures has an exciting new position (part of new team/program) for a Mental Health Clinician working as part of a small team within the Suicide Aftercare Program across Kempsey and Bellingen LGAs. This key role provides short-term psychological intervention and support to people at risk of suicide or self-harm with therapeutic support provided in a range of settings including outreach. The role also contributes to a weekend referral intake and assessment roster.
The clinician provides direct support as well as engaging with key stakeholders to ensure sound referral pathways and supports. The role requires someone with an understanding of recovery-oriented support and trauma informed care in suicide prevention with the ability to implement these in both clinical practice and psycho-social supports.
To access a position description, address the selection criteria and apply online, please visit the Social Futures website.
For further information, please contact Bruce Tucker on 0417 443 946.
Social Futures has an exciting new position. The Care Connect Program Manager leads the Suicide Aftercare Program across Kempsey and Bellingen LGA. This key role supports the implementation and delivery of short-term psychological intervention and support to people at risk of suicide or self-harm.
This is a complex role, leading a small team to provide direct support as well as engaging with key stakeholders to ensure strong referral pathways and supports. The role requires someone with a sound understanding of recovery-oriented support and trauma informed care in mental health with the ability to implement and lead these in both clinical practice and psycho-social supports.
To access a position description, address the selection criteria and apply online, please visit the Social Futures website.
For further information, please contact Bruce Tucker on 0417 443 946.
Casual Group Facilitator (Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker)
Group Therapy Practice is a niche private practice that specialises in providing group psychoeducation and skills training. The practice has been providing therapeutic group interventions in Port Macquarie for more than two years with an established reputation and reliable referral flow.
There is an opportunity for an experienced group facilitator to work on a casual contract basis.
• Registration with AHPRA or relevant discipline authority
• Experience in providing group-based therapy sessions
• Knowledge and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy
• ABN and relevant insurance are required
• $130 per hour for skills training
• The opportunity to work within school hours if desired
• Full administration support, no booking appointments or taking payment
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Friendly environment with peer-support between psychologists
Please submit your expression of interest to: [email protected]
Carers NSW is the peak body in NSW for carers of all ages and circumstances. They are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers and improving their quality of life through support, referrals, capacity building and training.
Carers NSW is looking for Peer Facilitators to be based in Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and the New England region with availability to travel throughout the region (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast).
The Peer Facilitator is responsible for organising and facilitating peer support, where carers meet in person to share their experiences, learn from each other and develop networks to help support and connect with one another. At times, this role will be required to utilise online platforms such as Zoom to conduct facilitated sessions. Carers NSW is looking for full time and part time Peer Support Facilitators to join their growing team. This is a contract position until the end of June 2022, with possible extension.
The successful candidate will be able to meet the following essential criteria:
• Lived experience as a carer
• Strong experience and skills in group facilitation
• Knowledge of the community care and health systems and other programs relevant to carers
• Understanding of and commitment to at least one carer demographic group, such as ageing, disability and mental health
• Excellent computer and administrative skills, including experience using digital platforms such as Zoom and Skype
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to travel within our region
Desirable criteria
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Benefits
Carers NSW can offer you a competitive salary plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.
To apply
To apply, please send a cover letter addressing the essential criteria together with your resume by 9am Monday 12 of April 2021: [email protected]
For further information, please contact Josette in the Carers NSW HR Team on (02) 9280 4744.
A criminal record check and working with children check will be required as a condition of employment.
Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.
Seeking a qualified RN or EN to join a busy general practice in Port Macquarie. Friendly team environment and great work/life balance.
Please forward a resume along with a cover letter to: [email protected]
Lighthouse Medical Centre is seeking an experienced and competent Medical Receptionist to join their growing team.
Desirable but not essential:
• Experience with Best Practice
• Current CPR
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and processes
Essential :
• Friendly & reliable personality
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be willing to learn new skills
• Flexibility with work roster
Casual position with potential for up to four days per week for the right applicant.
Please email Maryrose Burgess: [email protected]
Lighthouse Medical Centre would love for a VR General Practitioner to join their friendly team in beautiful Port Macquarie.
The practice is family owned and operated.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time, Monday to Friday only.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
Pathology, physiotherapy and psychology services onsite.
For further details please contact Maryrose Burgess in confidence by email:
[email protected]
Hermitage Hastings Medical Centre is looking for VR practitioners and are also able to accept those who are eligible for the RACGP Practice Experience Program (PEP).
The practice is family owned and operated.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time, Monday to Friday only.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
For further details, please contact Maryrose Burgess in confidence by email: [email protected]
Medical rooms available to share in the Coffs Harbour CBD.
For enquiries, contact Ivan Young on 0429 796 462 or email: [email protected]
Medical rooms to share on Lake Road near Port Macquarie Private Hospital.
For enquiries, contact Ivan Young on 0429 796 462 or email: [email protected]
The Good Shepherd Medical Centre is looking for a VR General Practitioner to join their friendly team in Port Macquarie.
Flexible working hours. Full time or part time.
The busy practice is fully accredited and well supported with professional and experienced administration and nursing staff.
Pharmacy, physiatrist and pathology services onsite.
For further details please contact Nancy by email: [email protected]
Mary Keily is a registered nurse/trainer/assessor of in-home support workers.
She also assess clients in aged care and disability.
Based in Coffs, but will travel further to you.
For enquiries, contact:
Five Star Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a GP to join our experienced and dedicated team (currently consisting of 6 GPs, 3 RNs and 4 admin staff).
We pride ourselves on providing the best standard of care in a professional and welcoming environment. We require an additional GP to start ASAP, full or part-time hours available.
Five Star Medical Centre is positioned close to the heart of Port Macquarie with beaches, shopping and medical services located within a short distance. Within our complex are a pharmacy, gym, bank and financial service providers. We are positioned on a busy intersection, which is highly visible and well known.
Our facilities include:
For further information please contact Erin Wade (Practice Manager) on 02 6584 1000 or via email [email protected]
An exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team in a beautiful part of NSW, working together to support a diverse community in making informed choices about their reproductive and sexual health.
The Lismore Choices Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic is on the search for a General Practitioner to join their great team, helping to provide high-quality clinical services. Services include, but are not limited to, LARC insertion and removal, unplanned pregnancy referral and support including providing medical termination, cervical screening, trans and gender diverse sexual health and hormone management, menopause support, breast examinations, vasectomy referral and STI testing.
Work in a flexible and inclusive workplace as a private practitioner with hours that would complement busy days in general practice or childcare responsibilities.
Some of the benefits of working with us are:
• Long appointments
• Subsidised IUD insertion training
• The opportunity for high billing with regular appointments for LARC procedures carrying a gap fee
• Be a part of a highly passionate, welcoming and collaborative team.
Lismore Choices Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic welcomes gender and sexual diversity, and pride itself on creating a relaxed working environment.
You will be/have:
• Current registration with FRACGP or equivalent
• Current registration with AHPRA & ability to work in Australia
• A passion for women’s health, reproductive & sexual health
• Medical indemnity insurance
Social Futures is a voice for social change in regional Australia, helping to create connected, resilient communities. With more than 40 years’ industry experience, Social Futures is a community service leader, striving to create change through our work across homelessness and housing supports, youth and family services, sector advocacy and programs that promote genuine participation for people with disability.
Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and will actively recruit our workforce from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Social Futures is committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children and upholds the National Child Safe Principles. Working with Children and national police check clearances are mandatory requirements for all staff.
To access a position description, address the selection criteria and apply online, please visit the Social Futures website.
For further information, please contact Hayley Jorgensen on 0429 377 761.
Registered Nurse required for established general medical practice at Ballina.
Currently requiring two days per week. The practice has three to four doctors working daily with one or two registered nurses. This is a congenial practice with friendly and experienced staff, seeking a professional who enjoys providing service to appreciative patients.
Please send applications to the practice manager at: [email protected]
For further enquiries, contact reception on (02) 6686 2611.
Practice Manager required in Ballina.
This congenial general practice has experienced reception and nursing staff, three female and four male general practitioners providing services to loyal and appreciative patients. Experience in private practice is essential, general practice management desirable.
Please send applications to [email protected]. For enquiries, phone reception on (02) 6686 2611.
Ground floor, newly beautifully renovated natural light-filled, furnished clinical / allied health room available. Immediate start in small GP practice in a quiet location in Goonellabah with easy access and ample parking.
Contact: [email protected]
An established therapy practice in Bangalow is looking for a psychologist, psychiatrist or social worker to join their team in a gorgeous new building.
Rooms are available one or two days per week.
Please get in touch for more information. Start date: 1 January 2021.
For enquiries email [email protected] or phone 0423 163 777.
We are seeking RN/Div1 Nurse with General Practice experience to become an integral member of our team. On offer is a flexible FT/PT/Casual position where you can make a great contribution to the running of our practice and the quality of care we deliver to our valued patients.
Reporting to practice manager and principle GP, you will be responsible for (however not limited to) the following:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
A friendly and supportive team environment will be provided in this established Medical Practice. Training can be provided for the right applicant.
Excellent remuneration paid as a casual or permanent hourly rate in accordance with experience and qualifications.
APPLY NOW, if you have a positive outlook, genuine care and understanding for patients and wish to join a flexible and friendly team.
Please forward application to [email protected]
If you have any further inquiries, please contact Shaji on (02) 6662 1811 on weekdays between 9:30am-3:00pm.
A position is available for an enthusiastic VR GP to join a well-established practice in Ballina on the Far North Coast. The practice presently has four male and two female GPs with with well-equipped rooms, a full-time nurse, experienced reception staff and practice manager. It is a very happy, friendly and well respected practice, providing care to the expanding area of Ballina and its surrounds.
Ballina is on the coast with wonderful breaches extending to Byron Bay, 20 km north. Ballina has a number of excellent schools and a local hospital where VMO positions are available, if desired.
Ballina airport has daily flights to Sydney and Melbourne, while the Pacific Highway passes through Ballina to Brisbane, less than two hours drive north.
The position is available for 3-4 days a week with remuneration of 70% of receipts with a view to joining the practice as an associate.
For enquiries, contact Christopher Greenway at [email protected] or phone 0432 287 145.
Maria Clinic Casino is building brand new clinic rooms, due for completion February 2021.
There is an opportunity for allied health practitioners or specialists to rent room on a full-time or part-time basis. Room size is 3.2 x 3.85m.
Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
Work Type: Both FT & PT
Seeking a VR GP with interests in all aspects of family health to join the friendly team at Ocean Shores Medical Centre. The Ocean Shores Medical Centre has been established for over 30 years. It is located in the coastal town of Ocean Shores, 15 minutes north of Byron Bay. You will be joining a busy team of GPs with support from the practice manager, a team of registered nurses and admin staff. The position is to replace a GP.
• 30mins GC Airport, 10mins Byron Bay
• High %, no AH or on call
• Busy practice
• Mixed billing
• Flexible conditions
• AGPAL full accreditation
• Modern, computerised
• Attached skin clinic optional
• Great friendly team
Unrestricted VR General Practitioners
Busy, interesting patient load
Full time nursing help
Medical Director and Pracsoft software
Happy, co-operative team
Must have current AHPRA registration
Must have FRACGP or equivalent
Commencement: available now or flexible.
Phone: (02) 6680 1580
Email: [email protected]
Kingscliff Doctors is a family owned practice with a strong, caring team of Doctors, nurses, and reception staff. Kingscliff Doctors is looking for like-minded GPs to join their expanding team who really want to make a difference to their patients’ health, and who are committed to growing the practice long-term.
Kingscliff Doctors is currently located on the outside of the main shopping village in Kingscliff; however, they are due to move into brand new, purpose-built premises within the shopping centre itself later this year, offering added convenience to patients.
Being a family owned practice, Kingscliff Doctors has a strong focus on finding the right work/life balance for everyone. They offer a professional team of nurses and reception staff dedicated to supporting doctors, a fully equipped treatment room and a very experienced practice manager.
You would be taking on an existing patient base, but with plenty of room to expand.
The clinical software is Best Practice – full training provided if you are not yet familiar with the program.
To attract the right person, Kingscliff Doctors is offering:
• 70% of billings
• $10,000 as a bonus after six months, or guaranteed income for six weeks as you establish your patient base
• 3-5 days per week
• Support to market your specialty to our patients (ie. skin, chronic disease management, mental health, women’s health, etc.)
Essential: FRACGP
If you are interested in finding out more about the practice or would like to discuss the position further, please email: [email protected]
Seeking a GP to join the team at a GP-owned practice in the beautiful Northern NSW beachside location of Casuarina, just 15 minutes south of the Gold Coast and five minutes from the new Tweed Hospital site at Kingscliff (opening in 2023). Casuarina Health & Medical is a busy, reputable practice with a supportive and friendly work environment that encourages personal growth and skills development.
What the position can offer you:
• FT or PT, hours flexible
• Occasional Saturday morning roster
• Mixed billing practice
• 65% of billings
• Experienced nursing and admin support
• On-site pathology and allied health services
What is asked of you:
• VR
• FRACGP or recognised Australian equivalent
• An enthusiasm for general practice and commitment to providing quality, evidence based care to your patients
Please send expressions of interest or any further queries to:
headspace is the national youth mental health foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing.
headspace Tweed Heads led by Social Futures offers a multidisciplinary model comprising a team of co-located services providing support to young people. headspace Tweed Heads is seeking a professionally accredited General Practitioner to join their team. Working at headspace Tweed Heads offers health practitioners the opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is committed to improving the wellbeing of young people through the provision of high quality, integrated services when and where they are needed.
• Demonstrated experience and passion working with young people (12-25yrs)
• Strong clinical skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated and inspired to make a difference
• Current APHRA registration
• Medicare provider number and ABN
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Evidence of working rights in Australia and relevant medical registrations
• A national police clearance and Working With Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check (or willingness to obtain one before commencement)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Work within a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Access appointment management, bulk billing and practice management support that enables the General Practitioner to focus on delivering high quality medical services to young people
• Guaranteed client case load
• A fully equipped modern clinic
• An opportunity to improve the lives of young people
• Direct referral pathways into onsite co-located providers, including Psychologists, Mental Health Social Worker, Sexual Health, Drug and Alcohol counsellors, Occupational Therapists and vocational consultants.
In return for bulk-billing, headspace Tweed Heads offers administrative support including, appointment bookings and reminders, comfortable youth-friendly counselling rooms, an ongoing base of referrals, and a fantastic work-environment.
Please apply via the Social Futures website or send your resume and a one page cover letter outlining your skills and experience to:
For more information contact:
Name: Jo Kemp (Program Manager)
Phone: (07) 5589 8700
Email: [email protected]
headspace is the national youth mental health foundation providing early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
headspace Tweed Heads led by Social Futures offers a multidisciplinary model comprising a team of co-located services providing support to young people. headspace Tweed Heads is seeking to expand their allied mental health team with additional private practitioners who are interested in working with young people. Working at headspace Tweed Heads offers allied mental health practitioners the opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is committed to improving the wellbeing of young people through the provision of high quality, integrated services when and where they are needed.
headspace Tweed Heads is seeking private allied health practitioners, including clinical psychologists, general psychologists, mental health social workers and occupational therapists to compliment the mental health platform of our service model. Practitioners interested in providing contracted services can negotiate flexible arrangements so as to maintain existing private or public work. Interested practitioners must be eligible to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme.
To be successful, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:
• Tertiary qualifications in psychology or mental health social work (or similar field)
• Demonstrated experience and passion working with young people (12-25yrs)
• Strong clinical skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Current APHRA or AASW registration
• Medicare provider number and ABN
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Evidence of working rights in Australia
• A national police clearance and Working With Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check (or willingness to obtain one before commencement)
In return for bulk-billing, headspace Tweed Heads offers administrative support including, appointment bookings and reminders, comfortable youth-friendly counselling rooms, an ongoing base of referrals, and a fantastic work-environment. The headspace Tweed Heads intake team will undertake a comprehensive psycho-social assessment of all young people prior to referral to private practitioners and a range of on-site complementary services including Sexual Health, Drug and Alcohol counsellors and vocational consultants are available should additional supports be required.
Please apply via the Social Futures website or send your resume and a one page cover letter outlining your skills and experience to:
For more information contact:
Name: Jo Kemp (Program Manager)
Phone: (07) 5589 8700
Email: [email protected]
Kingscliff Doctors is a family owned practice with a strong, caring team of Doctors, nurses, and reception staff. Kingscliff Doctors is looking for like-minded GPs to join their expanding team who really want to make a difference to their patients’ health, and who are committed to growing the practice long-term.
Kingscliff Doctors is currently located on the outside of the main shopping village in Kingscliff; however, they are due to move into brand new, purpose-built premises within the shopping centre itself later this year, offering added convenience to patients.
Being a family owned practice, Kingscliff Doctors has a strong focus on finding the right work/life balance for everyone. They offer a professional team of nurses and reception staff dedicated to supporting doctors, a fully equipped treatment room and a very experienced practice manager.
You would be taking on an existing patient base, but with plenty of room to expand.
The clinical software is Best Practice – full training provided if you are not yet familiar with the program.
To attract the right person, Kingscliff Doctors is offering:
• 70% of billings
• $10,000 as a bonus after six months, or guaranteed income for six weeks as you establish your patient base
• 3-5 days per week
• Support to market your specialty to our patients (ie. skin, chronic disease management, mental health, women’s health, etc.)
Essential: FRACGP
If you are interested in finding out more about the practice or would like to discuss the position further, please email: [email protected]
Seeking a GP to join the team at a GP-owned practice in the beautiful Northern NSW beachside location of Casuarina, just 15 minutes south of the Gold Coast and five minutes from the new Tweed Hospital site at Kingscliff (opening in 2023). Casuarina Health & Medical is a busy, reputable practice with a supportive and friendly work environment that encourages personal growth and skills development.
What the position can offer you:
• FT or PT, hours flexible
• Occasional Saturday morning roster
• Mixed billing practice
• 65% of billings
• Experienced nursing and admin support
• On-site pathology and allied health services
What is asked of you:
• VR
• FRACGP or recognised Australian equivalent
• An enthusiasm for general practice and commitment to providing quality, evidence based care to your patients
Please send expressions of interest or any further queries to:
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Any AHPRA or AASW registered mental health practitioner providing services in the Mid North Coast and/or Northern NSW.
By listing, you will let GPs, other referrers and consumers know that you are practising in Mid North Coast and/or Northern NSW. You can provide information such as where you are located, the services you provide, the population groups you support and your clinical interests.
No, the directory is a free service provided by Healthy North Coast.
This directory enables you to provide real-time information about your availability to accept referrals, as well as how long people may have to wait for an appointment. You can update this information as your availability changes. This will help GPs and other referrers ensure they only refer clients to practitioners who have the capacity to see them.
It also has a range of advanced search options and supports printing and bookmarking of search results.
You can choose to display your email address and your phone number so that people can contact you directly. You may prefer not to display these, in which case people can contact you by completing an enquiry form located in the Directory. Your choices can be updated anytime.
You can indicate wait times for an appointment for a new client or that you are currently unable to accept new referrals. You can also choose whether to display or hide your contact details. You can update your choices at any time.
Yes, you can update your listing or remove it at any time by clicking the “update practitioner details” button on your listing. You will receive a secure website link to your nominated admin email that will enable you to make changes, delete or put your listing on hold. You can also show when you are taking extended leave or are not available for a specific period, rather than completely removing your listing.
We will also send you an email every three months (90 days) prompting you to check that your information is up to date.
You will be responsible for managing the information in your listing and ensuring that it is up to date. You will also be asked to check the information before it is published in the directory.
We will also send you an email every three months (90 days) prompting you to check that your information is up to date so that the directory displays accurate information.
You can read the full Terms of Use by clicking here.
