Right
now you could be working in a senior clinical or scientific role in your local
hospital, providing essential services to the community. But imagine the
additional career satisfaction of applying your medical skills to a disaster
zone, or even an area of civil conflict – for just a few days or weeks a year.
now you could be working in a senior clinical or scientific role in your local
hospital, providing essential services to the community. But imagine the
additional career satisfaction of applying your medical skills to a disaster
zone, or even an area of civil conflict – for just a few days or weeks a year.
As
an Air Force Specialist Reserve – Specialist Medical Officer your workplace
could be a military hospital overseas, a mobile clinic, or the cabin of a C-17
Globemaster heavy transport aircra
an Air Force Specialist Reserve – Specialist Medical Officer your workplace
could be a military hospital overseas, a mobile clinic, or the cabin of a C-17
Globemaster heavy transport aircra
ft. Being a member of a first response
medical team, the cases you handle will be uniquely challenging and rewarding,
and the additional skills you acquire will enrich your capabilities back home.
The
demands of the job will be significant, but as an experienced and resourceful
professional you’ll relish every moment. Plus, you’ll be working in a dynamic
environment tackling medical challenges you simply won’t find anywhere else.
demands of the job will be significant, but as an experienced and resourceful
professional you’ll relish every moment. Plus, you’ll be working in a dynamic
environment tackling medical challenges you simply won’t find anywhere else.
The
Air Force recognises the critical nature of your day-to-day responsibilities.
Therefore your training and deployment as a Reservist will be structured to fit
in with your current employment and lifestyle commitments, and there is a
minimum obligation of just seven days service a year.
Air Force recognises the critical nature of your day-to-day responsibilities.
Therefore your training and deployment as a Reservist will be structured to fit
in with your current employment and lifestyle commitments, and there is a
minimum obligation of just seven days service a year.
Importantly,
when a deployment is announced – whether it’s a training exercise or part of an
emergency response – you’ll always be given the option of whether or not to
participate, and when.
when a deployment is announced – whether it’s a training exercise or part of an
emergency response – you’ll always be given the option of whether or not to
participate, and when.
So
do you feel you have the qualities to become an Air Force Specialist Reserve –
Specialist Medical Officer? Then apply now.
do you feel you have the qualities to become an Air Force Specialist Reserve –
Specialist Medical Officer? Then apply now.
Hear
from a Specialist Medical Officer
from a Specialist Medical Officer
See
a simulated disaster response exercise
a simulated disaster response exercise
Lifestyle
Life
in the Air Force Specialist Reserve is like nothing else. Ours is a unique
environment where you’ll be part of a select team of highly motivated
specialists sharing common goals and challenges.
in the Air Force Specialist Reserve is like nothing else. Ours is a unique
environment where you’ll be part of a select team of highly motivated
specialists sharing common goals and challenges.
Plus,
you’ll be having life-changing experiences such as contributing to peacekeeping
and humanitarian aid missions, and leading the medical response to natural
disasters which could be anywhere in the world.
you’ll be having life-changing experiences such as contributing to peacekeeping
and humanitarian aid missions, and leading the medical response to natural
disasters which could be anywhere in the world.
Pay
As
a Reservist your pay is tax-free and the rate will depend on your experience
and qualifications. But most medical specialists with a Fellowship start at
$507.27 per day.
a Reservist your pay is tax-free and the rate will depend on your experience
and qualifications. But most medical specialists with a Fellowship start at
$507.27 per day.
Location
Following
training at RAAF Base East Sale (VIC), which generally takes six days, you
could be deployed anywhere your specialist skills are required to support both
military and civilian needs.
training at RAAF Base East Sale (VIC), which generally takes six days, you
could be deployed anywhere your specialist skills are required to support both
military and civilian needs.
Entry
Requirements
Requirements
You
must be an Australian Citizen and have the appropriate qualifications for the
medical discipline applied-for.
must be an Australian Citizen and have the appropriate qualifications for the
medical discipline applied-for.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Our
immediate requirements cover a variety of medical and scientific roles. You can
see a full list and read more about this exciting opportunity here:
immediate requirements cover a variety of medical and scientific roles. You can
see a full list and read more about this exciting opportunity here:
