General Practitioner

About ADF Health Services

In partnership with Bupa, our ADF Health Services team provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. 

This includes providing defence-ready clinical and support staff across 40+ on-base locations, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.

Make a real impact supporting Australia’s Defence personnel

Join Serco’s ADF Health Services team as a Medical Officer / General Practitioner and provide high-quality medical care to Defence members at Lavarack Health Centre. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped facility alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

About Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend shifts).

Your Impact

We are seeking a Medical Officer / General Practitioner to join us in a permanent part time capacity, working Monday and Tuesday 0730 to 1530.

As a Medical Officer, you will:

• Deliver primary medical care in line with professional standards and Defence policies
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to support Defence personnel
• Assess fitness for duty and provide pre/post-deployment medical support
• Provide medical technical advice to Defence leadership
• Work across outpatient and inpatient care settings as needed

What You’ll Need

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner
• FRACGP, FACRRM, or Vocational Registration
• Minimum 2 years’ full time (or part time equivalent) GP experience in the last 5 years
• Australian Citizen – for Baseline Security Clearance requirements

Why Join Us?

Serco is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force, providing integrated healthcare across 40+ bases. In this role, you’ll enjoy career stability, government-backed contracts, and a highly supportive team.

No Defence enlistment required – your job stays here, even if personnel are deployed Why Serco?

We offer a great working environment with benefits designed to support your life and career, including:

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time every shift
• Paid CPD, volunteer, and reservist leave
• Discounts on Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas & more
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free uniform and parking

Interested? Contact Angie Farrell (Angie.Farrell@serco-ap.com) for a confidential chat. 

To learn more please visit https://careers.serco.com/apac/en//who-we-are

Impact a better future at Serco. Apply today!