US Embassy and Consulates in Australia - Yarralumla ACT

Appointment Type: Casual (Intermittent), Pro-Rated Salary Based on Hours Worked

Position Title: Mission Doctor

About the Role

The U.S. Mission is seeking a compassionate and highly qualified physician to serve as our Mission Doctor. In this vital role, you will provide primary, urgent, and emergency outpatient medical care to American employees and their families, ensuring the health and well‑being of our Mission community.

In addition to direct patient care, you will provide emergency response and occupational health services to all Mission employees, helping to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our entire team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide primary care consultations and treatment for American employees and eligible family members
- Deliver urgent and emergency outpatient medical care as needed
- Respond to medical emergencies affecting any Mission employee
- Administer occupational health services, including health screenings and workplace safety assessments
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records
- Coordinate referrals to local specialists or medical facilities when appropriate
- Advise Mission leadership on health-related matters affecting the workplace

Skills and Experience

- Three (3) years of clinical experience post graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) is required.




- Experience providing direct patient care is required.
- Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency or fellowship is required.
- Must possess and maintain a current valid and unrestricted license in Australia to practice medicine.
- Fluent knowledge of English in Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

Appointment Details

This is a casual appointment, offering flexibility for both the Mission and the successful candidate. Salary will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked, providing a scalable compensation structure suited to variable scheduling needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal chance and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission for more information.

Benefits and Compensation for Locally Employed Staff

APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 31, 2026

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our Mission team!

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please email:**********@state.gov

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