- Work with HQ Defence Force Recruiting
- Small and supportive team environment
- Flexible working conditions
- Based in Fairbairn, Canberra
The Position
They are currently recruiting for an experienced Medical Practitioner to join our HQ Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) team at Fairbairn, Canberra.
Key responsibilities include
- Review medical submissions (appeal, waivers and medical fitness determinations) and provide written correspondence to submissions & determinations
- Provide high quality advice to key stakeholders on the medical suitability of potential recruits applying to enter the ADF
- Provide expert advice to regional DFR Medical Officers and supporting healthcare staff on clinical assessment, investigation and medical standard application
- Liaise with the Services e.g. Army, Navy and Airforce, on the suitability of applicants for medical waivers against the entry medical standards when required
- Interpretation, application and development of medical policies
To be considered
- Must have Australian Citizenship
- Current unconditional medical registration with AHPRA
- Be eligible to apply for Baseline Security Clearance
- Previous experience working in the ADF environment or Occupational Medicine preferred
- Well-developed written and communication skills; along with good computer literacy
- Engagement can be on either an employee or contractor basis
- Applicants with recent ADF experience and a good understanding of ADF recruiting requirements highly regarded
HQDFR is an excellent place to work – a great team environment and flexible/full or part time working hours will be available for a Medical Practitioner experienced in Military Medicine, preferably in the Australian Defence Force environment.
To Apply Please click the ‘apply now’ to submit your application.