Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Defence include:

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• Joint Health Command (JHC)
• Deliver strategic health advice and health governance to support Australian Defence Force capability and operational readiness.
• Provide health leadership and expertise that enables Defence capability while shaping the future of Defence health service delivery and workforce support.
• Lead an integrated workforce of ADF members, APS employees, contractors and health professionals to deliver high quality health services across Australia and overseas.
• Support a healthy, ready and resilient workforce throughout the employee lifecycle, from enlistment through to transition, through the provision of trusted healthcare, workforce support and specialist health expertise.
• Partner with Navy, Army and Air Force to develop, sustain and enhance the Australian Defence Force's deployable health capability in support of current and future operational requirements.
• Defence Force Recruiting (DFR)
• Provide medical leadership, occupational health advice and governance oversight that supports workforce generation for the Australian Defence Force.
• Assess and recruit suitable candidates to meet capability requirements, including providing governance, occupational health assessment authority and specialist advice.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.