General Practitioner - DFR

Serco; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Work-life balance

Civilian role

Paid CPD leave

Uniforms provided

On-site parking

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer for ACT Health Centre in Canberra. The GP role focuses on occupational health, fitness-for-duty assessments, and collaboration with Defence medical teams in a structured on-site setting.

You’ll provide high-quality primary care to Defence personnel, support health suitability decisions, and work in a multidisciplinary clinic with predictable hours and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a GP.
• FRACGP, FACRRM or Vocational Registration.
• Minimum two years' GP experience in the last five years.
• Current CPR certification HLTAID009.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members.
• Perform fitness-for-duty assessments in an Occupational Medicine setting.
• Provide pre/post-deployment care, injury and chronic disease management.
• Advise DFRC medical practitioners on health suitability of applicants.
• Make informed decisions on health suitability for entry to the ADF.
• Prepare written case reviews and respond to ministerial/inquiry requests.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical team to support patient wellness.

Skills

Unrestricted AHPRA registration

FRACGP

FACRRM or Vocational Registration

Two years GP experience (last five yrs

CPR certification HLTAID009

Job description

Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre

Hours - 18.75

Days - Week 1 Monday to Wednesday

• Week 2 Monday to Tuesday

Timings - 8:00 to 16:00

ACT, Canberra, ACT Healthcare

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.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rate
• Relocation support- assistance to 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 resources and 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-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).

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members
• Occupational Medicine environment, conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care, in addition to injury management, chronic disease management and preventative 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 clear verbal and written advice and recommendations to Defence Force Recruiting Centre (DFRC) medical practitioners regarding applicants’ health suitability
• Make decisions regarding the 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 environment where patient wellness 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 years in a General Practice Setting
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship required (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.