Medical Officer

Serco; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing support

Paid CPD

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Medical Officer for the ACT Health Centre to deliver high-quality civilian GP services within a Defence environment. The role focuses on primary care without Medicare billing, with longer appointments, CPD opportunities, and good work-life balance.

Permanent Part Time to Full Time options, with on-site parking and uniforms provided. Shift hours are typically 0800–1600, with some weekend/on-call as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold unrestricted AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner.
• FRACGP, FACRRM or Vocational Registration.
• Minimum two years’ GP experience in the last five years.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian citizenship (Baseline Security Clearance).
• Commitment to CPD and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care in an Occupational Medicine environment; manage injury, chronic disease and preventive health.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical setting to promote patient wellness.

Skills

GP experience

Patient-centered care

Education

AHPRA GP registration

FRACGP / FACRRM / Vocational Registration

CPR HLTAID009

Australian citizenship

Job description

SNSW – Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre - Casual

About You

Are you a civilian GP/RG looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing?

What’s On Offer

• Attractive salary – consistent fortnightly pay, no reliance on billings


• Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, dedicated admin time


• Work-life balance - with predictable hours


• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform


• Progress your learning - Paid CPD & unique opportunities within military medicine


• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided


• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts


• Roles to meet your needs – Permanent Part Time (min 2 days) up to Full Time

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


• 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 GP Setting (GPT counts)


• 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.