Region – Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – 0.2 FTE
ACT, Canberra, ACT Healthcare
Are you a passionate GP with an interest in occupational health?We'reseekingGeneralPractitionerswith a special interest in Occupational Medicineto join a highly collaborative team, using clinical judgement to assess health suitability and help recruit the right people for the Australian Defence Force.
What'son offer
Competitivesalary–attractiveremunerationaligned to experience and market rate
Relocation support-assistanceto move for the role
Work-life balance–with predictable hours
Civilian Role-be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
Progress your learning-Paid CPD leave and reservist/volunteer leave
Practical Perks-Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
Wellbeing support- Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts
About ACT Health Centre
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-**** and is a large facility. It services approximately **** military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward whichoperates24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health,pharmaceuticaland physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation aregenerally *********Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groupsrequiredfor weekend and on-call shifts).
This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift)



within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. After-hours,weekendand on-call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.
Whatyou'lldo
Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members
OccupationalMedicineenvironment, conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care,in addition toinjury management, chronic disease management andpreventative health
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)
Provide transparent verbal and written advice and recommendations to Defence Force Recruiting Centre (DFRC) medical practitionersregardingapplicants' health suitability
Make decisionsregardingthe health suitability of applicants to join the ADF
Undertake case reviews and prepare findings in the required written format, including responses to requests such as ministerial complaints and internal audits
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount
What you bring
Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner
FRACGP, FACRRM or Vocational Registration
Minimum two years' GP experience in the last five yearsin a General Practice Setting
Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
Australian Citizenshiprequired(Baseline Security Clearance)
Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
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