Medical Officer (GP) – Australian Defence Force - Regional Locums

Medical Officer (GP) – Australian Defence Force - Regional Locums

Looking for a guaranteed income around your existing GP commitments? Join the ADF as a Regional Locum GP and provide care to Defence personnel in your home state on a flexible and well-remunerated bases.

Duration:	Ongoing
Conditions:	As a Regional Locum GP for the Australian Defence Force, you will work across a range of bases in your home state based on operational needs. This role is ideal for doctors who want the flexibility to work in different locations close to home while receiving full travel support. You’ll deliver high-quality care to fit and healthy service personnel, ensuring their readiness and wellbeing. Positions are located in line with ADF regions: - SQLD/NQLD - CNSW/NNSW - SNSW - WA/NT*/SA - VIC/TAS The ADF covers all FIFO/DIDO costs, including flights, accommodation, and a living away from home allowance. Bases range from inner city to regional locations *Darwin based doctors may opt to assist solely between bases in Darwin and Katherine if desired. ==Benefits== - No Medicare billings – focus on preventative patient care - Competitive guaranteed rates dependent on location - $200ph (Metro) - $232.50ph (regional) inclusive of super - Flexible commitments starting with a minimum of one week in four, or three months in twelve, - Opportunity to provide GP services to generally fit service personnel across all three forces (Army, RAAF, Navy) in your home state - Part-time commitment is perfect for maintaining your GP skillset whilst travelling or supplemented by ED, AMS or other GP locum/perm work - Any blocks 45-minutes outside of your home address include flight (or mileage), car and accommodation + $50 per day working away from home allowance ==Role== - Delivering high quality outpatient and inpatient medical care, with a strong focus on Men’s & Women’s Health including Sexual Health, Mental Health, Rehabilitation and performing minor surgical procedures - Conducting pre and post deployment health check-ups and/or fitness assessments, supporting patients and promoting wellness and healthy living - Providing medical advice to relevant Unit Commanders and Health Centre Managers, and updating/maintaining accurate patient records on the online health platform - Responding to medical emergencies and referring patients on to other Medical Specialists and Allied Health services as required ==Commitment== - There are multiple positions across all 5 ADF regions available, you will be dployed to cover annual leave or increase numbers during planned exercises and must offer a minimum commitment of one week in four, or three months per year. - Once onboarded, you provide your available dates and liaise with your regional operations manager to plan blocks in advance or a current vacancy that needs to be filled - You will typically be utilised at more regional bases but opportunities in metro locations are frequently available, rate are dependent on location you are deployed at - Recruitment is ASAP and ongoing, accepting commencement dates/availability anytime between now and June 2025, or until all positions are filled - Some bases may require weekend on-call coverage (phone only, general practice only) shared as per roster Locums with increased availability and flexibility may wish to consider the permanent "Bench" position with the ADF - payment is regardless if you are deployed or not. For those with an interest in travel, consider the National locum opportunity instead. To be considered for this opportunity, click “Apply Now” and forward us a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Max Drakeley on +61 432 154 407 for further details.
Credentials:	Essential: - FRACGP/FACRRM or Vocational Registration + full AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner - Evidence of recent participation in CPD and a current CPR Certificate - Australian Citizenship Desirable: - 2 years post-qualification experience as a GP in a private practice/outpatient setting - Equivilent General Practice experience of 2 years full time in the last 5 years (3900 hours) - Self-starter who is collaborative, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team GP Registrars who are close to obtaining their Fellowship will also be considered, previous ADF employees or ADF reservists encouraged to apply =The successful candidate MUST have Australian Citizenship, and will be required to obtain AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.=
Job ID:	J134772