Discover a unique and rewarding career looking after the health of Australian Defence Force personnel as a Nurse, Doctor, Dentist, Allied Health Professional or Mental Health Specialist.

On behalf of Medibank’s Garrison Health Services, Healthcare Australia (HCA) has been subcontracted to deliver the Australian Defence Force (ADF) On-base Primary Healthcare Services in Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA), Northern Territory (NT) and Western Australia (WA). We also offer Agency Nursing positions On-base at the ADF in Victoria (VIC) and New South Wales (NSW).

To gain experience in a new and different environment, develop yourself as a healthcare professional and be up for the challenge of treating ADF personnel, register below and make sure to select ‘Defence’ in the drop down menu.

Why caring for ADF personnel?

Keeping ADF personnel fit and healthy as a Nurse, Doctor, Dentist or Physiotherapist means that you’re making a real difference in protecting our country. Not only will you be embarking on an exciting career, you will also gain a new perspective by delivering one of the most fulfilling jobs in healthcare.

On top of a rewarding career and competitive salary package, you will also get many other benefits:

• Opportunity to work regular hours at ADF On-base Health Centres – great for work/life balance.
• An adventurous lifestyle, teamwork driven culture and the chance to work with patients who are fit and motivated to stay healthy, helping you to keep motivated too!
• Ongoing learning, career development, and medical specialisation.
• Work with the latest medical technology and healthcare equipment available.

What roles are we recruiting for?

Allied Health Professionals Recruiting: Physiotherapists and Exercise Therapists As a Physiotherapist or Exercise Therapist, you will get the chance to work in hospital and field environments. Your duties will include rehabilitating patients after extensive surgery or illness as well as working in pre and post operative care and sports medicine physiotherapy, including sports injury management and prevention.

Dental and Oral Health Professionals Recruiting: Dentists, Dental Practice Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists As a Dental Professional, you will get the opportunity to provide the full range of dental treatments and services to your patients using advanced technology, equipment and materials. Not only will you develop your skills in the latest dental techniques, you’ll also be exposed to exciting clinical and travel opportunities unique to working at ADF On-base Health Centres!

Doctors and Medical Officers Recruiting: General Practitioners, Underwater Medicine Officers, Aviation Medical Officers As a Doctor or Medical Officer, you will contribute to the physical and mental health of your patients. You’ll get to work in well-equipped clinics and field hospitals across many disciplines including primary care, trauma and rehabilitation, occupational medicine, tropical medicine, and sports medicine.

Mental Health Workers Recruiting: Psychologists and Mental Health Registered Nurses As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be looking after the psychological wellbeing of ADF personnel. Your day-to-day duties as a Psychologist or Mental Health Registered Nurse may include counselling, selection interviewing, critical incident health support, post-operational screening, clinical assessments and intervention, mental health research and occupational analysis.

Nurses including Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) Recruiting: Registered Nurses with Emergency, Perioperative and Intensive Care nursing qualifications and Acute Care Enrolled Nurses Discover diversity with a mix of clinical, clinical management and broader health management duties in areas such as primary health, rehabilitation, general ward and surgical care. You can expect to work in units within field hospitals that provide a comprehensive hospital service or in small Treatment Teams providing primary healthcare and immediate pre-hospital resuscitation.

Ancillary and Support Staff Recruiting: Health Clerks, Quality Managers, Practice Managers, and staff for the Central Sterilising Services Department including CSSD Technicians As part of the On-base ancillary and support staff, you will contribute to the ongoing operations of the health services provided to ADF personnel, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency of services.

Register your interest

If you’re an Australian Citizen and have the relevant current qualifications and experience for the positions advertised, we want to hear from you!

To find out more, call us on 1300 422 247 or register with us below, ensuring you select ‘Defence’ in the drop down menu.

*Image courtesy of Department of Defence.