Clinical Lead – Primary Care and Rural Generalism (Far Western NSW) - Full Time
About us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is part of one of Australia’s most respected and trusted organisations, providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to people living and working in remote, rural and regional communities. We also deliver a comprehensive range of primary and preventative health services — including GP and nurse clinics, dental care, mental health support, alcohol and other drug counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and telehealth. By delivering these services, we help ensure that people in even the most remote communities receive timely, reliable healthcare.
About the Opportunity
Based in the iconic outback town of Broken Hill, the Clinical Lead – Primary Care and Rural Generalism (Far Western NSW) will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering safe and high-quality rural generalist care across rural and remote communities in Far Western NSW, while also contributing meaningfully to clinical leadership and service delivery across RFDSSE.
Broken Hill is a thriving outback community with a strong sense of connection and a range of local amenities, including childcare, schooling from primary through to high school, and tertiary education options through TAFE or the Country University Centre. Steeped in rich mining heritage, it remains one of Australia’s most iconic regional towns, shaped by its history and resilient community spirit. Surrounding the town are remarkable natural landscapes, from vast national parks to lakes and abundant wildlife, offering a truly unique outback lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Clinical Service Provision (0.8 FTE)
- Provide clinical leadership across Far Western Primary Health services including Clive Bishop Medical Centre and Network Clinics (12 outreach clinics)
- Deliver high-quality primary care including acute, chronic, preventative and mental health services
- Undertake consultations in clinic, community, outreach and telehealth settings
- Ensure continuity of care through appropriate follow-up, referrals and coordination
- Supervise and support GP/RG Registrars, junior doctors and medical students
- Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and assessment for learners and help create a positive and supportive learning environment
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and local health partners
- Engage respectfully with local communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to deliver culturally appropriate care
Medical Administration (0.2 FTE)
- Collaborate with Clinical Director of Primary Care to develop and deliver a Rural Generalist (RG) training model
- Support GP Registrars across ACRRM and RACGP pathways
- Build educator capacity among supervisors and ensure quality clinical supervision
- Coordinate training experiences aligned with RACGP, ACRRM, HETI, and university partner requirements
- Promote Rural Generalist career pathways and improve training and support for Registrars and supervisors
- Support Clinical Governance activities, including accreditation (NSQHS, AGPAL/RACGP), quality improvement, clinical audits, and morbidity and mortality reviews
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, policies, incident reporting and risk management
- Assist in the expansion of services aligned with RFDSSE strategy and mission.
Essential Experience & Criteria
- Fellowship with either RACGP or ACRRM. FACRRM and FRACGP-RG preferred
- Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner
- Significant experience in rural and remote medicine
- Demonstrated experience in medical education and clinical supervision
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Experience & Criteria
- Previous experience as a clinical academic or educational leader
- Accredited supervisor with RACGP and/or ACRRM (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in developing and delivering rural generalist training pathways
- Familiarity with curriculum design and assessment in undergraduate medical education
Why Join RFDSSE?
- A rewarding and unique opportunity to make a real difference in the future of rural healthcare
- Competitive remuneration package
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous salary packaging (increase take-home pay by up to 10%)
- Hybrid work options
- Option to enrol in Fitness Passport Membership, which gives you access to an extensive network of gyms, pools and leisure centres across Australia
What Are You Waiting For?
For more information, please call Clinical Director Primary Care, Nici Williams on 0401 858 859 or email nici.williams@rfdsse.org.au.
Our Values: Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
