MEDICAL
OFFICER (DOCTOR)
OFFICER (DOCTOR)
As
a fully-qualified doctor – or a student of medicine – you’ll be well
aware of the need to understand and respond to a wide variety of medical
conditions, along with unexpected situations that may be
a fully-qualified doctor – or a student of medicine – you’ll be well
aware of the need to understand and respond to a wide variety of medical
conditions, along with unexpected situations that may be
Now
imagine the extra dimension the role takes on when your patients are Army
personnel and you’re working in a field hospital or on an exercise with elite
troops. Or if your temporary ‘practice’ is a community that’s been devastated
by a natural disaster.
imagine the extra dimension the role takes on when your patients are Army
personnel and you’re working in a field hospital or on an exercise with elite
troops. Or if your temporary ‘practice’ is a community that’s been devastated
by a natural disaster.
When
you step up to the challenge of becoming an Army doctor, you’ll work across
many disciplines including primary care, occupational medicine, trauma and
rehabilitation, sports medicine, public health medicine, tropical medicine,
medical administration and population health. The skills you acquire along the
way will help you provide the highest standards of medical care, even in
adverse conditions with minimal support and equipment.
you step up to the challenge of becoming an Army doctor, you’ll work across
many disciplines including primary care, occupational medicine, trauma and
rehabilitation, sports medicine, public health medicine, tropical medicine,
medical administration and population health. The skills you acquire along the
way will help you provide the highest standards of medical care, even in
adverse conditions with minimal support and equipment.
In
time you may apply for study streams that include orthopaedics and general
surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care medicine and anaesthetics; and as
an Army Officer you’ll learn to be an inspirational leader and mentor.
time you may apply for study streams that include orthopaedics and general
surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care medicine and anaesthetics; and as
an Army Officer you’ll learn to be an inspirational leader and mentor.
Few
medical positions offer the variety and career opportunities the Army can.
Better still, you’ll be working for a dynamic and supportive national
organisation that offers a great salary, excellent benefits, job security and a
broad range of social activities.
medical positions offer the variety and career opportunities the Army can.
Better still, you’ll be working for a dynamic and supportive national
organisation that offers a great salary, excellent benefits, job security and a
broad range of social activities.
So
do you think you have the skills and ambition to become an Army Medical
Officer? Then apply now.
do you think you have the skills and ambition to become an Army Medical
Officer? Then apply now.
Lifestyle
Life
in the Army is rich and rewarding. Ours is a unique environment where you’ll
amazing experiences such as such as joining humanitarian and peacekeeping
operations. Along the way, you’ll make friends for life, have access to great
sports and leisure facilities, and develop your skills and leadership
qualities.
in the Army is rich and rewarding. Ours is a unique environment where you’ll
amazing experiences such as such as joining humanitarian and peacekeeping
operations. Along the way, you’ll make friends for life, have access to great
sports and leisure facilities, and develop your skills and leadership
qualities.
Pay
and Benefits
and Benefits
We’ll
pay you as you train (and complete your medical degree course if an
undergraduate). Then on graduation and completion of military training your
starting salary on Medical Level 1 will be at least $90,042 p.a. (including
Allowances) plus generous Super. Progression to Medical Level 2 (which can be
expected within 12 to 18 months) attracts a substantial increase.
pay you as you train (and complete your medical degree course if an
undergraduate). Then on graduation and completion of military training your
starting salary on Medical Level 1 will be at least $90,042 p.a. (including
Allowances) plus generous Super. Progression to Medical Level 2 (which can be
expected within 12 to 18 months) attracts a substantial increase.
You’ll
also enjoy:
also enjoy:
- Ongoing
investment in your personal and career development, - A
good work/life balance, - Medical
and dental cover, and - Subsidised
accommodation.
Location
Following
training in Canberra ACT and Bonegilla VIC, you could be posted to any Army
Medical Company, Medical Centre or Military Hospital.
training in Canberra ACT and Bonegilla VIC, you could be posted to any Army
Medical Company, Medical Centre or Military Hospital.
Entry
Requirements
Requirements
This
role is open to men and women who are Australian Citizens (or Permanent
Residents).
role is open to men and women who are Australian Citizens (or Permanent
Residents).
You
can enter the Army as a fully-registered medical practitioner, a medical
graduate or as a medical undergraduate with fewer than four years left to
study. Use the position description link below for full details of the
qualifications required.
can enter the Army as a fully-registered medical practitioner, a medical
graduate or as a medical undergraduate with fewer than four years left to
study. Use the position description link below for full details of the
qualifications required.
Additional
age, medical and fitness guidelines may also apply.
age, medical and fitness guidelines may also apply.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Click
on the APPLY button to submit your application. For more information view the
full position description here:
on the APPLY button to submit your application. For more information view the
full position description here:
