At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health services and drive policy outcomes for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Company: Join the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, making a difference in health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to work internationally.
- Other info: Be part of a senior leadership team fostering high-performing, diverse teams.
- Why this job: Shape health policy and make a real impact on staff wellbeing across Australia and overseas.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration as a specialist GP with experience in public health and emergency medicine.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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.
Qualifications
- 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
- Application Process
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
Your application should include
- A pitch of no more than 500 words
- CV
- Contact details of two professional referees, including your current supervisor
Your application will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the required skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications to proficiently perform the role.
Relevant examples and accomplishments will strengthen your application.
Your pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role.
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