Army Reserve Doctor

Your role: 

As a Doctor in the Army Reserve, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping the Army healthy and operational, all while enjoying flexibility that compliments your existing medical commitments. 

In this role you could work across a variety of disciplines such as primary care, occupational medicine, trauma and rehabilitation, just to name a few. You’ll gain exposure to modern and mobile operating environments, allowing you to acquire new skills that will benefit your medical career.  

With opportunities to travel and perform specialist care to assist with humanitarian situations, major international activities and operations, there’s no lack of excitement in this part-time role with the Army Reserve. 

Wage:  

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.  

On completion of military training and initial employment training your rate could increase to: $335/day tax-free. 

Life in the Army Reserve:  

Thousands of men and women enjoy part-time roles with the Army Reserve, operating alongside full-time Army personnel. The only difference is that your commitment is flexible.  

Initial training length will vary based on your chosen role, after which you will normally be expected to serve between 20 and 100 days a year. This could involve an evening each week and one weekend a month, and even extended periods away.  

We do our best to make sure this fits in with your work and family commitments; and deployments are voluntary so if you choose to stay local, there are plenty of ways to make a difference closer to home. And with no minimum period of service, you can leave the Army Reserve whenever you like. 

Apply Now:  

For this role, you must have a degree in Medicine from a recognised institution and be registered to practice as a Doctor in Australia. 

Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Reserve Doctor and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For more information, get in touch with our Professional Services Recruiting team member Ani Kollarik-Higgins via email ************@dfr.com.au or call on 0438 347 ***. 

You can also visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve: 

https://reserves.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/army/doctor