Do you have the flexibility and availability to cover unexpected leave across Australia whilst being paid if you work or not? A Bench role with the ADF provides you with a guaranteed income and a rewarding career providing GP services to ADF personnel.
- Full-time salaried position (annual & sick leave inclusive) with no contracted hours - purely a backfill position helping where you're needed most
- High degree of flexibility required to cover unexpected leave, however you'll be paid whether you are deployed or not
- Diverse position that could see you travelling to regional bases across Australia providing services to personnel from all Australian Defence Forces
The Bench GP role offers the stability of full-time employment while allowing flexibility in work location. As part of the ADF’s permanent staff, you’ll be available to fill vacancies caused by sick leave, planned leave, or other short-term gaps across various bases. Whether you're needed for a week or just a day, you'll always be on standby to support the ADF’s medical operations.
You’ll be paid as a full-time employee, even if your weekly shift quota isn’t fully used, making this role ideal for those who value flexibility combined with job security.
The Benefits
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Permanent full-time position with accrued sick and annual leave
- Paid for each day regardless of shift allocation
- Full travel support for assignments requiring you to work away from home (flights, accommodation, car and $50pd expenses allowance)
- Notice will be provided for deployment outside of your home state
- Competitive salary of $392,000
- 20 days annual leave, 10 days sick pay and 2 paid CPD days per year
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Serve in a dynamic military environment across all forces (Army, RAAF, Navy)
- Access to salary packaging options and a wide range of employee discounts, and time paid ($2,300) to complete online onboarding training prior to starting
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities available
The 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
This position has no home location, you may be based anywhere in Australia as long as you can commit to providing immediate assistance for unexpected leave in your home state, with occasional FIFO travel to cover week or longer blocks interstate (notice provided)
Requirements
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
- Flexibility is essential for this role as you may be deployed to cover unexpected leave with little notice
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)
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.
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.