General Practitioner

About Serco and the Role

Serco employs over 12,000 professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. The company provides flexible benefits tailored to different career stages, including paid CPD leave for permanent staff, volunteer and reservist leave, uniform provision, free parking, lifestyle discounts, and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental health and wellbeing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primary medical care to patients following professional standards, legislation, and Defence policies.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on the health and wellbeing of Defence personnel.
• Assess Defence members for fitness for duty and provide care supporting their health before and after deployments.
• Provide medical advice to health and defence command leadership.
• Supported by senior medical officers and uniformed colleagues in both outpatient and inpatient care settings, including a 24/7 low dependency ward.

About ADF Health Services and Location

ADF Health Services, in partnership with Bupa, offers integrated healthcare to Australian Defence Force members at over 45 base locations nationally. The Lavarack Health Centre, situated at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, is the largest Army base and serves about 8,000 members, providing a range of primary and specialty healthcare services. Standard hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts based on specific requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced general practitioner with a strong dedication to delivering high quality medical care.
• Professional and approachable demeanor that fosters patient confidence.
• Exemplifies strong ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Enthusiastic about clinical services and teamwork to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Unrestricted and current registration as a General Medical Practitioner in Australia via AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or Vocational Registration.
• At least 2 years of full-time equivalent post-graduate experience in general practice within the last 5 years.
• Ongoing engagement in Continuous Professional Development as per AHPRA standards.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be Australian citizens to secure the required Baseline Security Clearance.
• Defence Force enlistment is not required; civilian personnel maintain their role even if Defence members are deployed.
• Serco values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Serco provides access to employee networks dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The company offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful work across sectors including defence, health, justice, migration, and community services, with a culture of trusted leadership and support to help you reach your goals.