Medical Officer 5

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) Full time

Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence's mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy.

You will:

  • Lead and manage while practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity;
  • Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;
  • Effectively challenge the status quo when required;
  • Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, and engender a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen. As part of this selection process, a Merit Pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill current vacancies and any similar vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

Your Role

The Executive Director of Strategic Medical Services (EDSMS) is a MO5 Medical Officer position that reports to the Surgeon General and Commander Joint Health of the Joint Health Command. The EDSMS role at JHC would work across the command and the Defence enterprise, alongside the Deputy Surgeon General and Directors General, providing expert senior medical leadership of strategic clinical quality and risk management, strategic projects and health information governance and act as the professional lead for the clinical workforce within the Defence health enterprise.

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Closing date: 18 August 2025

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