Job Description

Region – Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – 0.2 FTE

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ACT, Canberra, ACT Healthcare

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Are you a passionate GP with an interest in occupational health? We're seeking General Practitioners with a special interest in Occupational Medicine to join a highly collaborative team, using clinical judgement to assess health suitability and help recruit the right people for the Australian Defence Force.

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What's On Offer

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- Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rate
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- Relocation support - assistance to move for the role
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- Work-life balance - with predictable hours
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- Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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- Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave and reservist/volunteer leave
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- Practical Perks - Free in office parking and uniforms provided
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- Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
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About ACT Health Centre

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Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

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This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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After-hours,



weekend and on-call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.

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What You'll Do

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- Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members
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- Occupational Medicine environment, conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care, in addition to injury management, chronic disease management and preventative health
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- Support the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) DFR in the screening and assessment of the health suitability of applicants to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
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- Provide clear verbal and written advice and recommendations to Defence Force Recruiting Centre (DFRC) medical practitioners regarding applicants' health suitability
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- Make decisions regarding the health suitability of applicants to join the ADF
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- Undertake case reviews and prepare findings in the required written format, including responses to requests such as ministerial complaints and internal audits
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- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount
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What You Bring

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- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner
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- FRACGP, FACRRM or Vocational Registration
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- Minimum two years' GP experience in the last five years in a General Practice Setting
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- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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- Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance)
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- Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient‐centred care
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Who We Are

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Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

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Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

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Interested?

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Contact Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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Apply now.

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📌 General Practitioner- DFR (Canberra)
🏢 Serco
📍 Canberra