Job Description
Region – Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – Full Time
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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 on-site 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-**** 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 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 ********* Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).




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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 transparent 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. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
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Interested? Contact Krista Lucre on ************ ****** for a confidential chat.

📌 Medical Officer - Dfr (Canberra)
🏢 Serco
📍 Canberra