Medical Officer

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 136052

Location

NSW; ACT; SA; VIC; WA 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

Classification

Medical Officer Class 3 - $155,569.00 and $168,600.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Katrina Ashcroft  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 13/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 3 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Chief Operating Officer | Chief Medical Officer | Clinical Advice and Assurance

Medical Officers of the Commonwealth (MOCs) within the Staff Health team provide evidence-based clinical advice to support and facilitate health governance and health-related policies and programs on a range of ABF/Home Affairs staff health matters.

MOCs working in the Immigration team support the Government's health requirements for people seeking visas to travel to, or remain in Australia either for temporary or permanent stay. The operation of visa health requirements aim to protect the Australian community and health systems from potential risks to public health and health and community services expenditure.

MOCs working in the Detention team provide clinical advice and assurance on the management of health services to detainees. This includes assurance of service delivery provided by the Department's contracted health service provider and review of complex health cases and incidents

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Our ideal candidate

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified medical officers to be part of a clinical team that provides clinical advice to support and facilitate health governance and health-related policies and programs across all areas and functionality of the Department including detention, immigration programs, regional processing support, and ABF/Home Affairs staff health matters.

Duties and responsibilities

Provide timely, relevant, sensitive to context and evidence-based advice to the Chief Medical Officer and broader department, including for cases which are urgent, sensitive and/or high profile. This advice supports all departmental activities relating to migration health, detention health and staff health with stakeholders spanning policy, program and operational areas, Workplace Health and Safety, service providers, visa officers and visa applicants:

• Undertake Quality Assurance activities, including assisting in the desktop and onsite Clinical Audit program
• Review processes and quality of work from a health perspective, based on analysis and interpretation of departmental data and the broader evidence base, to recommend and implement improvements
• Conduct reviews of cases where visa applicants are found to have medical conditions that represent public health risk, incur a significant cost or prejudice the access of Australian citizens or permanent residents to health care and community services that are in short supply, resulting in refusal of their visa application
• Monitor and analyse data and provide expert clinical advice to ensure that health policy development and program delivery effectively manage health risks.

Additional information

Role Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Must be registered, or eligible to be registered, as a medical practitioner under the relevant laws of Australia and maintain registration through ongoing professional development.

Highly desirable: 

• Post graduate qualifications through a relevant speciality college (eg. the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), or Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)).
• Qualifications and/or experience in occupational health and/or public health
• Work experience as a medical officer in a government or regulatory setting
• At least five years of clinical experience in the Australian Health system.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 13/02/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role

• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us

• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 136052 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

 
In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

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Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

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

Technical assistance

Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

• Lodge an enquiry through the Support Connect Portal
• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.