At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of health professionals supporting Australia's international diplomatic efforts.
- Company: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, making a global impact.
- Benefits: Full-time role in Canberra with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a senior leadership team focused on high performance and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a difference in global health while working with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration as a specialist GP with 5+ years experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Overview
The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead an experienced team of health professionals to support Australia's international diplomatic efforts.
- GP Position Full time Canberra, ACT
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
An opportunity exists for an experienced Medical Officer to fill the position of Chief Medical Officer in Canberra.
As a Medical Officer 5 leading the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Health Services Branch, you will be responsible for driving and delivering health, policy and corporate outcomes across the department.
You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the medical and psychological services the department provides to staff in Australia and staff and dependants posted overseas.
You will also foster partnerships with key stakeholders inside the department and across a range of other government and non-government organisations.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you will develop and build high performing teams committed to DFAT's objectives.
This role is responsible for coordinating and making arrangements to ensure that the department's staff and dependants are able to access appropriate health care in a wide range of situations.
This requires an ability to negotiate successfully across different organisations in different cultural settings.
Responsibilities
- Unconditional AHPRA registration as specialist general practitioner for at least 5 years.
- Specialist registration in occupational medicine, public health medicine or medical administration.
- Experience in tropical and travel medicine, aeromedical evacuation and emergency medicine.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the department's website at DFAT Careers before the closing date.
- Applications close at 11.30pm AEST on Sunday 26 July 2026
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