Medical Officer - DFR

Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – Full 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). 

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. 

Interested? Contact Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 [email protected] for a confidential chat. 

Apply now.