Medical Assessment Doctor

Why This Role Matters
• Plays a key role in protecting Australia’s public health through visa medical assessments
• Supports individuals applying to live, work and study in Australia
• Contributes to an essential government health screening service
• Ensures objective, standardised medical evaluations aligned with national guidelines
• Enhances customer experience in a non-treatment clinical setting

Job Description
• Position: Medical Assessment Doctor
• Organisation: Bupa Health Services
• Division: Bupa Medical Visa Services (BMVS)
• Location: Sydney CBD / Clarence Street, NSW
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time (2 days per week – Wednesday & Thursday)
• Sector: Residents & Registrars (Healthcare & Medical)

Key Features of the Role
• Conduct visa medical assessments on behalf of the Australian Government
• Non-clinical treatment setting – assessment-based role only
• Typically healthy customer population
• No Medicare Provider Number required
• Excellent work-life balance with no late-night shifts
• Supportive team including Health Assessors and Lead Physician
• Prime CBD location near public transport, restaurants and gyms
• Opportunity to work with a global healthcare leader

Responsibilities
• Conduct medical examinations in line with visa health assessment guidelines
• Provide objective medical assessment outcomes via online reporting platform
• Deliver high-quality, people-centred customer service
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance standards
• Work collaboratively with clinic and administrative teams
• Ensure safe screening practices aligned with infection control protocols

Required Qualifications
• Degree-qualified Medical Practitioner
• Full General Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations

Educational Requirements
• Recognised medical degree eligible for General Registration in Australia
• Ongoing compliance with AHPRA CPD requirements

Experience and Skills
• Clinical assessment and documentation expertise
• Ability to provide independent, objective medical evaluations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity and patient-centred approach
• Efficient time management in appointment-based settings

Age Eligibility
• Must meet Australian medical registration standards
• Valid working rights in Australia

Salary Insights
• Competitive contract-based remuneration (not disclosed)
• Financial benefits and discounted products & services
• Paid parental leave
• Development, health and wellbeing benefits

Company Overview
• Bupa is a global health and care company with 10,000+ employees in Australia
• Provides aged care, dental, optical, health insurance and wellbeing services
• Committed to helping customers live longer, healthier, happier lives
• Strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity employment
• Supportive and high-performing workplace culture

FAQs

Q1. Does this role involve clinical treatment?
No, the role is strictly assessment-based and does not involve providing clinical treatment.

Q2. Is a Medicare Provider Number required?
No, a Medicare Provider Number is not required for this position.

Q3. What is the work schedule?
This is a fixed-term part-time role, working two days per week (Wednesday and Thursday).

Q4. Is prior visa medical assessment experience required?
Not mandatory, but applicants must have at least 3 years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner.

Q5. Who can I contact regarding this role?
Applicants may email the Recruitment Partner as mentioned in the job advertisement for further information.

Application Tips
• Clearly mention Full General AHPRA registration in your CV
• Highlight assessment-based or occupational health experience
• Emphasise customer service and multicultural patient exposure
• Demonstrate strong documentation and reporting skills
• Apply early as interviews commence upon receipt of applications