Doctor (Travel Opportunities), Canberra

Role Overview

As a Doctor in the Navy, you'll practice medicine and be responsible for the health and wellbeing of Navy personnel and supporting communities in need, onboard ships and ashore. You'll get to apply your practical and professional skill sets in unique environments, working in modern, fully equipped facilities with trained Nursing, Administrative and Allied Health staff to support you. If you’re already studying or ready to study a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, you can join the Navy and have your fees paid for. You’ll earn a salary while you complete your degree and walk straight into a Navy role following graduation.You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia. Benefits

Job security Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more Free medical and dental care Sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country Get paid to train from day one - no experience required Become a homeowner: get help to buy a homeCheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental Career progression and development opportunities Travel and adventure Free fitness facilities Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitionsDelicious chef made meals at sea Balance of shore and sea postings Salary

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $138,979. Requirements

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of appointment and an Australian Citizen. For university sponsorship, you can apply for Defence University Sponsorship (DUS) at any point during your degree, so long as you have an offer of placement from an Australian university for an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved program of study that will lead to registration as a medical practitioner, however, you’ll only have your study sponsored from your date of appointment into the Navy.If you have a Bachelor of Medicine and registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Please visit the eligibility page for further details: Doctor - ADF Careers If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

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