Medical Officer 5 Executive Director of Strategic Medical Services Canberra ACT
Medical Officer 5 Executive Director of Strategic Medical Services Canberra ACT
-
- Recruiter:Australian Government – Department of Defence
- Location:Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Salary:per annum $200k-$349k
- Classification: GP / General Practitioner
- Contract Type:permanent contract immediate start
- Hours:Full time
- Clinic Type:Government institution
- Job Ref. #:#40017
- Posted:July 29, 2025
- Closes:August 28, 2025
Department of Defence, Canberra ACT 2600 AU
Full Time
Salary Range $ 246012 – 253923 per annum
May be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy.
You will:
• Lead and manage while practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity;
• Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;
• Effectively challenge the status quo when required;
• Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, and engender a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen. As part of this selection process, a Merit Pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill current vacancies and any similar vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.
Your Role
The Executive Director of Strategic Medical Services (EDSMS) is a MO5 Medical Officer position that reports to the Surgeon General and Commander Joint Health of the Joint Health Command. The EDSMS role at JHC would work across the command and the Defence enterprise, alongside the Deputy Surgeon General and Directors General, providing expert senior medical leadership of strategic clinical quality and risk management, strategic projects and health information governance and act as the professional lead for the clinical workforce within the Defence health enterprise.
For further information and to apply: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B547FCD0-08B9-69D2-D7E3-E3D582420E4E
Closing date: 18 August
Full Time
Salary Range $ 246012 – 253923 per annum
May be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence’s mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy.
You will:
• Lead and manage while practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity;
• Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;
• Effectively challenge the status quo when required;
• Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, and engender a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen. As part of this selection process, a Merit Pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill current vacancies and any similar vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.
Your Role
The Executive Director of Strategic Medical Services (EDSMS) is a MO5 Medical Officer position that reports to the Surgeon General and Commander Joint Health of the Joint Health Command. The EDSMS role at JHC would work across the command and the Defence enterprise, alongside the Deputy Surgeon General and Directors General, providing expert senior medical leadership of strategic clinical quality and risk management, strategic projects and health information governance and act as the professional lead for the clinical workforce within the Defence health enterprise.
For further information and to apply: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B547FCD0-08B9-69D2-D7E3-E3D582420E4E
Closing date: 18 August
