General Practitioner

Are you a passionate General Practitioner with a focus on Occupational Health. We’re looking for DFR Medical Officer who are keen to join a highly collaborative team in this unique role supporting defence.

About the Role
Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) is an area of mostly occupational medicine (non-patient facing/non-clinical work) which provides a unique combination of drawing from previous clinical experience to determine recommendations for incoming members of the Australian Defence Force.

You will be responsible for supporting the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) DFR in the screening and assessment of the health suitability of people who apply to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by: 
Providing verbal and written advice/recommendations to Defence Force Recruiting Centre (DFRC) medical practitioners regarding the health suitability or otherwise of people who apply to join the ADF.
Making decisions regarding the health suitability or otherwise of people who apply to join the ADF.
Undertaking case reviews with findings submitted in the relevant written format including for requests such as ministerial complaint or internal audit.

What’s on offer
•    Competitive salary 
•    Relocation support- assistance to move for the role
•    Highly collaborative team
•    A unique role to use your clinical knowledge to recruit the right people for defence
•    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

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About DFR HQ
Defence Force Recruiting is in Brindabella just minutes from Canberra Airport. The DFR precinct is in a newly refurbished building housing multiple different Defence Units as well as Australian Public Servants. Monday to Friday, day shift. 

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
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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
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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.