Position Title: Mission Doctor

Appointment Type: Casual (Intermittent), Pro-Rated Salary Based on Hours Worked

About the Role

The U.S. Mission is seeking a compassionate and highly qualified physician to serve as our Mission Doctor. In this vital role, you will provide primary, urgent, and emergency outpatient medical care to American employees and their families, ensuring the health and well-being of our Mission community.

In addition to direct patient care, you will provide emergency response and occupational health services to all Mission employees, helping to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our entire team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary care consultations and treatment for American employees and eligible family members

Deliver urgent and emergency outpatient medical care as needed

Respond to medical emergencies affecting any Mission employee

Administer occupational health services, including health screenings and workplace safety assessments

Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records

Coordinate referrals to local specialists or medical facilities when appropriate

Advise Mission leadership on health-related matters affecting the workplace

Skills and Experience

Three (3) years of clinical experience post graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) is required.

Experience providing direct patient care is required.

Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency or fellowship is required.

Must possess and maintain a current valid and unrestricted license in Australia to practice medicine.

Fluent knowledge of English in Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

Appointment Details

This is a casual appointment, offering flexibility for both the Mission and the successful candidate. Salary will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked, providing a scalable compensation structure suited to variable scheduling needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission for more information click on the link below.

Benefits and Compensation for Locally Employed Staff

How to Apply

To apply and be considered for this role, click here to submit your application. For further assistance in applying for roles with the U.S. Mission, download the Job Applicant User Guide (PDF)

When submitting your application, please ensure you submit your resume or CV. Please make sure you clearly answer the education and your work experience against the specific requirements of the role.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 31, 2026

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our Mission team!

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please email: [email protected]