We have roles available for 

• Enrolled Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Immuniser
• Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse – Sexual Health
• Registered Nurse - Field Training (Basic and Advanced) -
• Registered Nurse - Health Promotion 
• Registered Nurse - Healthcare Coordinator 
• Nurse practitioners, with specialisations in immunisation, sexual health, mental health, healthcare coordination, and telehealth nursing. 

Depending on your role, you’ll undertake nursing care to patients based on your specialisation and qualifications. You may assist in emergency medical responses, treating mental health presentations, tele-health, occupational assessments, sexual health, health prevention, administration of medications/vaccinations, and referral to other healthcare professionals. 

Our team members love giving back to the ADF community. They feel proud of the quality healthcare they provide, benefit from a supportive team environment, and enjoy working with patients who are courteous and punctual. 

You’re a dedicated nurse, who’s committed to providing the highest quality healthcare. With an ability to put patients at ease, your warmth and care is one of your greatest attributes, and you understand the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of services. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You’re passionate about providing health services, and about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

A typical day for me would be preparing a group of members for deployment and field training; there’s always a lot of energy before a big deployment. We’re involved in lots of different general health management, including occupational assessment, pathology, clinical assessments, vaccinations, and sexual health. Given the work the members do, we get pretty good at treating wounds. Prevention plays a huge role in making sure that members stay fit and healthy and something we are all really committed to. I’m treating a couple of complex cases at the moment and seeing some great progress. I enjoy hanging out with my team members and having a chat in my breaks.

We have roles available for:

• Medical Officer – General Practice
• Medical Officer – Defence Force Recruitment
• Medical Officer – Under Water Medicine 
• Medical Officer – Aviation 

You’ll be responsible for delivery of primary medical care to patients. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll be working toward the shared purpose of achieving and maintaining the health and wellbeing of Defence members. You’ll play an integral role in assessing Defence personnel for fitness for duty and providing medical care pre- and post-deployment. You may be required to provide the services in either an outpatient setting, or in an inpatient care setting within a ward.

You get to work in a clinic and a ward that’s very different to those of a civilian GP. There’s a strong commitment to patient outcomes: this means you can spend as long as you need with patients to ensure they’re treated properly. It’s also easier to make referrals, significantly less administration is involved, and there’s no Medicare billing. There is strong follow-through in patient care processes; for example, tests are checked for completion, ensuring patients get the care they need. 

You’re an experienced medical professional with solid foundations as a General Practitioner. Your passion for providing the highest quality medical services is at the heart of everything you do. You have a friendly and professional manner, which puts patients at ease, and you take pride in your ability to inspire trust in both your patients and colleagues. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You’re passionate about providing clinical services, and about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

My morning starts with checking emails and actioning anything urgent. I’ll then start the sick parade, which is Defence’s term for normal GP presentations. I’ll then see patients booked in for short and semi-acute issues. The afternoon consists of MEC reviews, PHEs, THEs, late sick parades, and urgent recalls. About half my day is spent doing administration and other clinical work. I’ll also do ward rounds to review patients.

We have roles available for:

• Dentist
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Practice Manager

Dentists

You’ll play a vital role in promoting and maintaining the good oral health of personnel in accordance with Defence policies and procedures, ensuring patients are dentally fit for deployment. In this role, you’ll liaise with the senior dental officer (depending on clinic size), medical officers, nursing officers, and specialist dental providers where needed to provide comprehensive dental care.

You’ll be responsible for the provision of dental services to patients, including but not limited to:

• Emergency treatments
• General examinations and preventative treatments
• Restorations
• Minor oral surgical procedures
• X-rays
• Extractions
• Root canal treatments
• Design/management of prosthodontics. 

Dental Assistants

You’ll be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the Dentist/Dental Specialist/Hygienist in the delivery of dental services to patients. You’ll also assist with administrative tasks, such as entering/updating patient records. You’ll also perform other duties as required by the Dentist, including promotion of oral health to patients, and maintaining optimal hygiene in the surgery.

Dental Hygienist

Under the supervision and prescription of the Dentist/Dental Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day provision of quality oral hygiene advice and dental hygiene services to patients following Defence policies and procedures. You’ll also assist with administrative tasks, such as maintenance of patient records, as well as sterilisation and infection control procedures and maintaining optimal hygiene of the surgery. 

Our team members talk about how the majority of patients are fit and healthy, making them all easy to work with. They love having a real impact and supporting the Defence capability, ensuring members are ready to be deployed.

Your passion for providing the highest quality dental services is at the heart of everything you do. You have a friendly and professional manner that puts patients at ease, and you take pride in your ability to inspire trust in both your patients and colleagues. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You’re passionate about providing dental services, and about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

On any given day I could be doing different dental procedures including general dentistry, endodontic treatments, oral surgery, or periodontics. General check-ups, impressions, scale and cleans are all very common. I also get involved in general documentation, patient management and specialist referral management. My favourite part of my day is working with other health professionals on complex cases and being part of a team making a real difference.

We have roles available for:

• Psychologist
• Supervising Psychologist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Supervising Psychologist
• Mental Health Social Worker
• Mental Health Registered Nurse

Psychologist

You’ll be part of an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team providing a range of high-quality evidence-based clinical services to ADF Personnel in accordance with professional standards and legislation. The team is responsible for undertaking assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, programmatic treatment intervention, and care coordination, as well as additional support services as required.

Social worker

You’ll work as a part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the diverse mental health needs of military members. Referrals will come from a variety of sources: the member, the medical team, and the Command, offering diversity in presentations and support requests.

Mental Health Nurse

You’ll be an integral member of an experienced multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing a range of high-quality evidence-based mental health services to patients. You’ll undertake intake assessments, risk assessments, crisis interventions, case formulation, and medication management, as well as extra support services as required. 

You’re part of a team, but you're autonomous in your consultations with members. Your opinion matters, and you're respected for your knowledge. There are always people to ask for advice and support. You make a real difference every day.  

You’re a dedicated mental health practitioner who’s committed to providing the highest quality of mental health care. With an ability to put patients at ease, your warmth and care is one of your greatest attributes, and you understand the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of mental health services. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You’re passionate about providing health services, and about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

Every day is different. Most of the day is spent doing consultations with members and treating mental health injuries. Mental health has become increasingly important for Defence members, and it’s great that it’s such a big focus. We have team meetings with other practitioners from the clinic to share knowledge. We work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Case management conferences enable us to discuss potential treatment plans, client needs, and any risks. I’m also involved in risk assessments and caseload treatment and monitoring.

We have roles available for:

• Physiotherapist
• Exercise Physiologist
• Pharmacist
• Dispensary Assistant technicians

Physiotherapist

You’ll provide support and treatments to our valued Defence Force Personnel. You’ll be responsible for providing a range of evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments, and rehabilitative services to patients. These services will include providing direction on rehabilitation programs, splinting/plastering/fitting of orthoses or other devices, use of electrotherapy modalities or hydrotherapy pools where required, as well as providing advice and recommendations to other health professionals.

Pharmacist 

You’ll be responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical, medical, and dental logistic services to patients in accordance with all relevant laws, professional standards, and Defence policies and procedures. You’ll undertake clinical tasks including but not limited to dispensing services, inventory management, promoting safe and effective use of medications to patients, and providing technical advice and training to health practitioners.

Dispensary Assistant Technicians

As a Dispensary Assistant Technician, you’ll assist the Pharmacist with activities such as service, general dispensary duties, coordinating distribution of stock, managing stock shelf-life and disposing/returning expired items, and assisting in stocktaking of medical and dental supplies.

Our team members say they feel like they’re making a real difference in making sure members are fit and healthy to be deployed. They really enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team environment, and the opportunity to work closely with GPs and other health staff to solve challenging problems.

You’re a passionate and dedicated allied health professional committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to those in need. With excellent communication and listening skills, you take pride in your ability to make your patients feel comfortable and safe in your hands. You’re empathetic and compassionate, and you understand the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of your service. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You’re passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.

Every day is different, and you get exposed to a wide range of injuries – even more when working in the general community. Members are all fit and healthy but do incur injuries through daily activities, training, and deployments. I’m involved in assessments, and treatments including splinting/plastering/fitting, and rehabilitative programs. We get to access electrotherapy and the hydrotherapy pools which are really helpful for a lot of the injuries we see. I also get involved in case management and attend meetings to make sure we provide holistic care. 

We have roles available for:

• Health clerk
• Senior Health clerk
• Store person 
• Central Sterile Supply Department Technician
• Driver Logistic Support
• Practice Manager

Health Clerk

You’ll be responsible for providing clerical services including maintenance of electronic and hard copy health records, maintaining databases and information management systems, filing and photocopying, and ordering stationery. You’ll also communicate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain patient information as required.

Storeperson

You’ll be responsible for performing a range of tasks associated with the management of stores including:

• Picking and packing
• Issuing and dispatching medical, dental, and general stores
• Ordering stores using inventory management systems
• Replenishing first-aid kits under the supervision of the Pharmacist
• Assisting in the maintenance of medical and dental equipment
• Coordinating the hire of equipment and assisting in stocktake activities

You’re part of a great team that makes a real difference. You get out and about in the health centre, and you’re not confined to an office or storeroom. 

You’re passionate about contributing to positive health outcomes for patients, and about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You’re a respectful and professional person, who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. With a positive attitude and a willingness to help your colleagues, you relish the opportunity to take responsibility for tasks that are assigned to you. Your excellent interpersonal skills mean you’re able to easily communicate with internal staff and external stakeholders, and your team knows you’re willing to go the extra mile to assist wherever you’re needed. 

I spend a lot of my time answering queries from members, following up on referrals and supporting my team members. It’s a real people-person role, and I love interacting with the members. I also do a lot of administration, uploading documents and paperwork. I help to keep the health centres clean and tidy and make sure all our supplies are well stocked.

Clinical Leadership roles available:

• Senior Medical Officer
• GP Trainer
• Nurse Coordinator – Registered Nurse
• Quality Manager – Registered Nurse
• Senior Dentist
• Senior Pharmacist
• Senior Physiotherapist

As a senior member of the management team within a Defence Health Centre, you’ll be responsible for the provision of medical advice and the technical supervision of healthcare practitioners in your team. The Senior Clinician exercises independent and professional judgement, and clinical leadership, in carrying out the clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Health Centres. 

Knowing that you’re directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of our active serving Defence members is a source of tremendous pride. Our leaders feel privileged to be able to apply their broad skillset to help defence personnel regain their physical wellbeing, support their recovery, and contribute to their overall health and quality of life, keeping them at their best for the important work they do. Ensuring that Defence Personnel are prepared and ready for short notice deployments is a priority for ADF Health Centres, and you can feel proud of the high-quality healthcare that you provide. You also have the opportunity (should you wish) to travel and work across different Defence Bases across Australia!

You’re a respected senior leader in healthcare, who’s comfortable communicating across various stakeholders to create a collegiate work environment. Clear and effective communication is one of your strengths, as is your ability to interact with different levels of management. You’re dependable and approachable, which inspires trust from your colleagues and helps put patients at ease. Your strong work ethic provides a leading example for others under your management, and you’re reliable and consistent with your actions and clinical decisions to support the delivery of the highest standard of care to Defence members.

No two days are the same! The clinical care duties are akin to typical general practice. However, as the patient demographic is predominantly young and healthy ADF members, the most common presentations are musculoskeletal injuries, infectious diseases and mental health.  

As the point of contact, much of the day is spent interacting with others, providing guidance and answering queries from Medical Officers, and uniformed and ununiformed staff. Clinical governance involves providing oversight of Medical Officer work, identifying clinical improvement opportunities as well and responding to complaints or incidents. The work is an absolute privilege.