| Description |
- A
unique opportunity to practice medicine overseas and make a valuable
contribution to Australia’s national interests
- Attractive base salary with generous medical officer allowances. Generous additional overseas provisions covering accommodation, education, family supports and additional hardship allowances
- A well-equipped and supported modern practice with access to Australian medicines and an Australian clinical network
Applications close 11:30PM AEDT Sunday 9 November
2025
The Opportunity
DFAT is seeking a suitably qualified Medical Practitioner to lead its small medical team in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It is an on-going position with future potential opportunities in clinics in Jakarta, Honiara, and Dili. All applicants will be considered for merit listing for potential future vacancies over the next 18 months. The clinics provide primary care medical services to Australia’s diplomatic mission in the Asia-Pacific. The successful candidates will work closely with DFAT’s Canberra-based Medical Unit, and a Registered Nurse who will also reside in country. You will also advise the High Commissioner and the Principal Medical Adviser in Canberra on local health matters.
Ongoing appointments will be expected to move between clinic locations every three to four years.
For more information please refer to the applicant pack available on our website:
Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade - Jobs List - Current
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