Work Type: Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: 6942
As a Medical Practitioner at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, you will provide high-quality medical care to young people in a secure custodial setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will deliver care that is holistic, coordinated and trauma-informed, supporting the complex physical, developmental and psychosocial needs of vulnerable adolescents.
This role requires close collaboration with nursing, mental health, allied health and Youth Justice staff to ensure safe, respectful and culturally appropriate care that meets Department of Health and Department of Justice and Community Safety standards.
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical assessment, treatment and ongoing care for young people at Cherry Creek
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed and youth-focused care
Ensure clinical practice meets legislative, professional, National Safety and Quality Health Service and Child Safe Standards
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and actively participate in quality improvement and education activities
What we’re looking for
Medical qualification with FRACP and/or FRACGP and/or FACEM (or equivalent)
Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable populations in paediatrics, adolescent health, emergency medicine or primary care
Strong ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex clinical environment
About Cherry Creek Primary Health Service
Barwon Health partners with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to deliver comprehensive healthcare services at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre, a 140-bed facility accommodating males aged 15–17 years, both sentenced and on remand.
Services include emergency response (supported by Barwon Health Virtual ED), primary care, integrated mental health and drug and alcohol services, allied health, general practice and specialist medical care. The service operates from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art health facility, with 24/7 on-site nursing and a 7-day primary care clinic, supported by on-site diagnostics and pharmacy.
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.