Medical Officer - DFR

Serco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Work-life balance

Paid CPD leave

On-site parking

Uniforms provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco invites a General Practitioner to join the Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer team at the ACT Health Centre in Canberra. This part-time civilian role focuses on occupational medicine with primary care delivery to Defence personnel.

You’ll conduct fitness-for-duty assessments, support health-screening for applicants, and work within a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment that values CPD and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance).
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members.
• Engage in Occupational Medicine, fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Support screening and assessment of applicants’ health suitability for joining the ADF.
• Provide clear verbal and written advice to DFRC medical practitioners.
• Make decisions regarding health suitability of applicants to join the ADF.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Occupational medicine

GP experience

CPD commitment

Education

AHPRA GP Registration (Unrestricted)

FRACGP / FACRRM / Vocational Registration

Job description

Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – Part Time

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).

This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. After-hours, weekend and on-call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.

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.