General Practitioner

Why This Role Matters
• Delivers essential primary healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel
• Supports operational readiness through occupational and fitness-for-duty assessments
• Contributes to integrated on-base healthcare services
• Enhances wellbeing of Navy and civilian personnel
• Strengthens Defence medical support systems in Far North Queensland

Job Description
• Position: General Practitioner
• Organisation: Serco
• Facility: Cairns Health Centre
• Location: HMAS Cairns, Cairns North QLD
• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (1 day per week – Monday) + Casual Opportunities
• Working Hours: 07:00–16:30 Monday–Thursday (role dependent), Half day Friday
• Sector: Defence Healthcare / Occupational Medicine
• Billing Model: No Medicare Billing

Key Features of the Role
• Relocation support available
• Dedicated administrative time
• Predictable working hours promoting work-life balance
• No Medicare billing responsibilities
• Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
• Access to wellbeing programs and lifestyle discounts
• Civilian role – no military enlistment required

Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members
• Provide occupational medicine services
• Conduct fitness-for-duty and pre/post-deployment assessments
• Offer medical advice to Defence health leadership
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Maintain clinical governance and compliance standards

Required Qualifications
• Unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a GP
• FRACGP, FACRRM or Vocational Registration
• Minimum two years’ GP experience within the last five years
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship (Baseline Security Clearance requirement)

Educational Requirements
• Recognised medical degree
• Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM (or equivalent Vocational Registration)

Experience and Skills
• Experience in General Practice within Australia
• Exposure to Occupational Medicine environments (preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work within structured Defence healthcare systems
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and communication skills

Age Eligibility
• Open to qualified applicants meeting AHPRA registration and Australian citizenship requirements

Salary Insights
• Competitive remuneration package
• Superannuation, holiday pay and sick leave included
• Additional incentives and wellbeing benefits
• Relocation assistance available (subject to eligibility)

Company Overview
• Serco supports over 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific
• Delivers services in defence, healthcare, justice and government sectors
• Partners with Bupa to provide integrated on-base healthcare services
• Operates across 45+ Defence locations in Australia
• Committed to supporting those who serve in the Australian Defence Force

FAQs

Q1. Is this a military enlistment role?
No, this is a civilian healthcare role. Military enlistment is not required.

Q2. Is Medicare billing required?
No, there is no Medicare billing involved in this position.

Q3. What is the work schedule?
This is a permanent part-time role working one day per week (Monday), with standard centre hours generally between 07:00 and 16:30.

Q4. Is Australian Citizenship mandatory?
Yes, Australian Citizenship is required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

Q5. Is relocation support available?
Yes, relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Application Tips
• Clearly state unrestricted AHPRA registration and Fellowship status
• Highlight recent GP experience (minimum two years in last five years)
• Emphasise any Occupational Medicine or Defence health exposure
• Confirm Australian Citizenship and CPR certification
• Showcase ability to work in structured, multidisciplinary environments