Doctor (Travel Opportunities)

Australian Defence Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical and dental care

16.4% superannuation"

Defence University Sponsorship

Home ownership support

Rent allowance or subsidised housing

Travel and adventure

On-base fitness facilities

Job summary

Australian Defence Force in Australia seeks a Doctor in the Navy to provide medical care for Navy personnel and communities, both onboard and ashore. You will work with trained Nursing, Administrative and Allied Health staff in modern facilities, while pursuing a degree sponsorship and earning a salary.

You’ll benefit from a competitive package, career stability, and opportunities for progression, with travel and adventurous postings as part of Navy life.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medical Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in high‑reliability, team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Practice medicine for Navy personnel and communities in need.
• Maintain health onboard ships and ashore with Navy medical teams.
• Provide preventive care, acute care and medical support during deployments.
• Collaborate with nursing, administrative and allied health staff.

Skills

Medical practitioner

Clinical medicine

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Medicine

AHPRA registration

Job description

As a Doctor in the Navy, you'll practice medicine and be responsible for the health and wellbeing of Navy personnel and supporting communities in need, onboard ships and ashore.

You'll get to apply your practical and professional skill sets in unique environments, working in modern, fully equipped facilities with trained Nursing, Administrative and Allied Health staff to support you.

If you’re already studying or ready to study a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, you can join the Navy and have your fees paid for. You’ll earn a salary while you complete your degree and walk straight into a Navy role following graduation.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

Job security

Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more

Free medical and dental care

Sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country

Get paid to train from day one - no experience required

Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home

Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental

Career progression and development opportunities

Travel and adventure

Free fitness facilities

Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions

Delicious chef made meals at sea

Balance of shore and sea postings

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $138,979.

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of appointment and an Australian Citizen.

For university sponsorship, you can apply for Defence University Sponsorship (DUS) at any point during your degree, so long as you have an offer of placement from an Australian university for an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved program of study that will lead to registration as a medical practitioner, however, you’ll only have your study sponsored from your date of appointment into the Navy.

If you have a Bachelor of Medicine and registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Please visit the eligibility page for further details: Doctor - ADF Careers

If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

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Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing ************@adfcareers.gov.au

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