General Practitioner- DFR

Job Req ID: 310932 Posting Start Date: 3 Aug 2026 Location: Contract Type: Part Time Job Advertisement: Region – Defence Force Recruiting Medical Officer – ACT Health Centre – 0.2 FTE 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. Interested? Contact Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 [email protected] for a confidential chat. Apply now.