Job Description

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 141361

Location

NSW; ACT; SA; VIC; WA

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time

Classification

Medical Officer Class 4 - $189,206.00 and $207,535.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Claire Behm on 0461 554 525 or claire.behm@homeaffairs.gov.au

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 14/04/2026 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 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 Medical Officer | Staff Health Clinical Advice

The Staff Health Clinical Advisory Team is a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing 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.

The team forms part of the Staff Health Clinical Advice Section, within the Clinical Advice and Assurance Branch of the Chief Medical Officer Division.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified occupational health medical practitioners to be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical advice to support and facilitate health governance and health-related policies and programs across a range of ABF/Home Affairs staff health matters. This is a specialist medical role responsible for providing evidence-based occupational and environmental health clinical advice, including for cases that are complex, urgent, sensitive or high-profile. This role will also support the functions of the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer in their roles responding to a broad range of portfolio health matters, as required.

Our ideal candidate will therefore be a fellow of a relevant Australian specialist medical college, have at least 5 years of experience working in occupational medicine in Australia and have previous experience providing occupational health clinical advice in a government agency with responsibility for overseeing complex operational environments.

Duties and responsibilities

As a specialist medical officer, this position will be responsible for providing timely, relevant, sensitive to context and evidence-based occupational and environmental health advice, including for cases which are urgent, sensitive and/or high profile. This advice supports all departmental activities relating to staff health with stakeholders spanning policy, program and operational areas, service providers and Workplace Health and Safety. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Monitor, analyse and interpret health data to provide specialist occupational and environmental health clinical advice that informs staff health policy development, program delivery and effective management of health risks.
• Provide expert clinical and medical advice on occupational and environmental health matters, including guidance on policies, procedures and processes for staff health service providers.
• Undertake quality assurance activities, including contributing to desktop and onsite clinical audits, and reviewing systems, processes and work quality to recommend and implement improvements.
• Engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders, building collaborative relationships that support effective service delivery and shared outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative multidisciplinary team culture through respectful, clear and adaptable written and verbal communication.

Additional information

Mandatory:

• Must be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline (Protected) level security clearance.
• Must be registered, or be eligible to be registered, as a medical practitioner under the relevant laws of Australia and maintain registration through ongoing professional development.
• Must hold a fellowship, or be eligible for fellowship, from a relevant specialist medical college, preferably the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
• At least five years of clinical experience working in occupational medicine in Australia.

Highly desirable:

• Work experience as a medical officer in a government or regulatory setting responsible for oversight of complex operational environments.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 14/04/2026 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 – 141361 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.

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

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• 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 Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

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