General Practitioner

Opportunity Overview

We are offering a compelling role for a General Practitioner with an attractive salary package including potential bonuses up to $100,000. Support for relocation is provided to assist with your move for this position. The role focuses on quality patient-oriented care, featuring extended consultation times, absence of Medicare billing, and dedicated administrative periods. You will benefit from a work-life balance with consistent hours and the chance to contribute to defence healthcare without military dress requirements. Additionally, access to paid ongoing professional development funds up to $20,000, reservist and volunteer leave, alongside practical perks such as free onsite parking and provided uniforms are included. Wellbeing support resources, including mental health services and lifestyle discounts, are provided. Various positions are available, from fixed-term part-time to full-time, with no weekend or on-call duties.

Facility Background

The role is based at Larrakeyah Health Centre located within the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin City, a tri-service defence base which directly supports Australian Defence Force operations and training. The precinct hosts approximately 1,100 personnel, increasing periodically for deployment medical checks. The health centre offers comprehensive services including primary medical care, nursing, mental health, dental, physiotherapy, and pharmaceutical support. Operating hours are mainly Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional primary care services tailored to Defence personnel.
• Perform occupational medicine duties including fitness-for-duty assessments, pre- and post-deployment healthcare, injury management, chronic disease management, and preventive health interventions.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team prioritizing patient wellness.

Candidate Profile

• Holds unrestricted General Practitioner registration with AHPRA.
• Possesses FRACGP, FACRRM, or equivalent vocational registration.
• At least two years of GP experience within the last five years in a primary care environment.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) is mandatory.
• Australian citizenship is compulsory to meet Baseline Security Clearance requirements.
• Demonstrates dedication to continuous professional development and ethical, patient-centred healthcare delivery.

About the Employer

Serco employs over 12,000 professionals in the Asia Pacific region, delivering critical services in sectors such as defence, healthcare, and justice. Through partnership with Bupa, Serco provides integrated on-base health services to Australian Defence Force members at more than 45 sites.