Senior Medical Advisor

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This MO 4 position is a non-candidate facing, leadership role that supports the DFR Chief Medical Officer (CMO) by providing subject matter expert advice and ensuring implementation (including compliance) of recruiting medical policies and procedures. The MO4 team works with relevant stakeholders to deliver on recruiting objectives outlined in the National Defence Strategy, Defence Workforce Strategy and the Integrated Investment Plan.

A$189,138.00/yr - A$206,077.00/yr

The MO 4 duties include the following:

• Provide effective leadership, strategic direction and expert medical judgement to fully actualise the medical recruiting aspects of the DFR mission.
• Lead CMO Office staff with authority and competence including:
• Facilitation of team motivation, cohesion, shaping workplace culture and achieving DFR outcomes,
• Development and oversight of medical staff training processes,
• Development and implementation of quality assurance and research activities,
• Supervision of staff including robust staff performance management,
• Liaison with relevant contractors on workforce development and personnel issues.
• Exercise professional delegations as outlined in relevant APS and Defence policy including (but not limited to) occupational medical fitness determinations, waiver assessments, reviews of decision and funding approvals.
• Provide quality advice to senior staff including preparation of briefing material, correspondence and reports on relevant policy, governance and performance initiatives for DFR CMO and DFR Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) as directed.
• Establish and review governance, standards and procedures for DFR medical recruiting services operations; this may include conducting audit and quality assurance activities when required.
• Use initiative to identify and manage risk and recommend courses of action to DFR CMO and DFR DCMO.
• Establish an effective stakeholder network across Joint Health Command and the DFR contracted health provider in support of recruiting outcomes.
• Additional duties, tasks and responsibilities as determined by the DFR CMO, in support of DFR requirements.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

The Medical Officer 4 – Senior Medical Advisor (MO4) role at Defence Force Recruiting Headquarters works within the Directorate of Recruiting Health Services (DRHS) of Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) and supports the strategic and operational direction of the DFR Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The CMO team is comprised of ADF, APS and Contracted Professionals. The MO4 role provides critical support to ADF recruitment and capability objectives by facilitating expert and timely occupational medical assessments to match the right candidate to the right role.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated medical officer who exemplifies medical professionalism, personal drive and integrity, shapes strategic direction, achieves results, cultivates productive working relationships and communicates with influence.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 25 September, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/06983/25 on

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative, Other, and General Business
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services

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