Medical Officer

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Applications close at 11:30PM AEDT, Sunday 9 November 2025

The Opportunity

DFAT is seeking a suitably qualified Medical Practitioner to lead its small medical team in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It is an on-going position with future potential opportunities in clinics in Jakarta, Honiara, and Dili. All applicants will be considered for merit listing for potential future vacancies over the next 18 months. The clinics provide primary care medical services to Australia's diplomatic mission in the Asia-Pacific.

The successful candidates will work closely with DFAT's Canberra-based Medical Unit, and a Registered Nurse who will also reside in country. You will also advise the High Commissioner and the Principal Medical Adviser in Canberra on local health matters.

Ongoing appointments will be expected to move between clinic locations every three to four years.

Please note this position is located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (future opportunities in Jakarta, Dili and Honiara)

For further information please see application pack

The key duties of the position include

Your duties and responsibilities will be aligned to the relevant APS Work Level Standards.

Your key duties will include:

- Provide primary and basic emergency medical care and treatment for the staff and families and other patients who have access to the relevant clinic, in concert with a Registered Nurse.
- Provide afterhours support to the clinic dependency and on occasions, to the broader DFAT overseas network as rostered by the Principle Medical Adviser.
- Advise the High Commissioner and the Principal Medical Adviser in Canberra on local health matters.
- As part of a team, liaise with local medical personnel and institutions and arrange referral of patients where appropriate or medical evacuation where necessary.
- Keep quality medical records and manage privacy and security requirements. Supervise the maintenance of equipment and ensure the supply of essential pharmaceuticals.
- Provide statistical information on the incidence of sickness and conditions treated amongst the staff. Report on the prevalence of local disease to the Principal Medical Adviser.
- Perform medical examinations of fitness for employment, pre-posting, superannuation, workers compensation and retirement purposes as required.
- Assist with consular cases where medical issues are present.

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