Experience ADF Health Services
Discover how we offer a unique work environment that promotes a
healthy work-life balance while providing opportunities for growth and meaningful care.
Experience some of the most rewarding healthcare work on offer
We offer many benefits—including fixed work hours and well-integrated medical and allied health services—that underpin a satisfying career and a good work-life balance. Team members are well supported, and they enjoy the camaraderie of working to serve the country.
Listen to stories of working in a role
for ADF Health Services
“I love that we get to contribute to maintaining Defence capability and helping ADF personnel recover from their injuries. It feels like we have a real impact”
Driving meaningful change
Our healthcare professionals are all united in achieving great health outcomes for serving members and playing their role in keeping Australia safe. This builds high levels of camaraderie and teamwork among team members working on a base.
Preventative care
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
Unique experiences
Working on a Defence base is an experience like no other. You’ll gain professional and personal experience that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Sense of purpose
Do work that makes a real difference. Help serving members get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Driving meaningful change
Our healthcare professionals are all united in achieving great health outcomes for serving members and playing their role in keeping Australia safe. This builds high levels of camaraderie and teamwork among team members working on a base.
Preventative care
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
Unique experiences
Working on a Defence base is an experience like no other. You’ll gain professional and personal experience that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Sense of purpose
Do work that makes a real difference. Help serving members get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Driving meaningful change
Our healthcare professionals are all united in achieving great health outcomes for serving members and playing their role in keeping Australia safe. This builds high levels of camaraderie and teamwork among team members working on a base.
“I love that we get to contribute to maintaining Defence capability and helping ADF personnel recover from their injuries. It feels like we have a real impact”
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Preventative care
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
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Unique Experiences
Working on a Defence base is an experience like no other. You’ll gain professional and personal experience that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
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Sense of purpose
Do work that makes a real difference. Help serving members get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Leading healthcare alliance
Serco and Bupa work in close collaboration to deliver ADF Health Services on bases, and to provide clinical pathways to senior clinical roles. You’ll be employed by Serco, and be fully supported by an operations manager for all your day-to-day requirements. Bupa will provide you with clinical supervision as they drive leadership of the health clinics.
"We have the most fantastic team all working together”
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Collaborative environment
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, helping each other to deliver exceptional healthcare.
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Support when you need it
You’ll be provided with comprehensive day-to-day support and clinical supervision that supports you to be your best.
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Trusted health organisations
Both Bupa and Serco are large, well-recognised leaders in healthcare. Working at ADF Health Services gives you access to two world-class health organisations.
Leading healthcare alliance
Serco and Bupa work in close collaboration to deliver ADF Health Services on bases, and to provide clinical pathways to senior clinical roles. You’ll be employed by Serco and be fully supported by an operations manager for all your day-to-day requirements. Bupa will provide you with clinical supervision as they drive leadership of the health clinics.
Collaborative environment
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, helping each other to deliver exceptional healthcare.
Support when you need it
You’ll be provided with comprehensive day-to-day support and clinical supervision that supports you to be your best.
Trusted health organisations
Both Bupa and Serco are large, well-recognised leaders in healthcare. Working at ADF Health Services gives you access to two world-class health organisations.
Leading healthcare alliance
Serco and Bupa work in close collaboration to deliver ADF Health Services on bases, and to provide clinical pathways to senior clinical roles. You’ll be employed by Serco and be fully supported by an operations manager for all your day-to-day requirements. Bupa will provide you with clinical supervision as they drive leadership of the health clinics.
Collaborative environment
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, helping each other to deliver exceptional healthcare.
Support when you need it
You’ll be provided with comprehensive day-to-day support and clinical supervision that supports you to be your best.
Trusted health organisations
Both Bupa and Serco are large, well-recognised leaders in healthcare. Working at ADF Health Services gives you access to two world-class health organisations.
Predictable and consistent working hours
Our healthcare professionals consistently report that ADF Health Services provides better work-life balance compared to other roles. There are options for both fixed and shift work roles, and you’ll get your rosters 12 weeks in advance. Most centres are closed on weekends and operate weekdays between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Some wards are 24/7.
“The hours of work are so much more predictable and give me more time to spend with my family”
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Predictable hours
The hours of work are more predictable than other health environments. While unexpected emergencies will happen, most days you’ll end your shift as planned.
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More time for patients
Providing patient-centred care without time pressure or the obligation of clocking numbers.
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Time for administration
We provide ample time for administration and meeting all your clinical requirements without being rushed to the next patient.
Predictable and consistent
working hours
Our healthcare professionals consistently report that ADF Health Services provides better work-life balance compared to other roles. There are options for both fixed and shift work roles, and you’ll get your rosters 12 weeks in advance. Most centres are closed on weekends and operate weekdays between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Some wards are 24/7.
Predictable hours
The hours of work are more predictable than other health environments. While unexpected emergencies will happen, most days you’ll end your shift as planned.
More time for patients
Providing patient-centred care without time pressure or the obligation of clocking numbers.
Time for administration
We provide ample time for doing administration and meeting all your clinical requirements without being rushed to the next patient.
Predictable and consistent working hours
Our healthcare professionals consistently report that ADF Health Services provides better work-life balance compared to other roles. There are options for both fixed and shift work roles, and you’ll get your rosters 12 weeks in advance. Most centres are closed on weekends and operate weekdays between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Some wards are 24/7.
Predictable hours
The hours of work are more predictable than other health environments. While unexpected emergencies will happen, most days you’ll end your shift as planned.
More time for patients
Providing patient-centred care without time pressure or the obligation of clocking numbers.
Time for administration
We provide ample time for doing administration and meeting all your clinical requirements without being rushed to the next patient.
Building strong patient connections
Our patients are serving members of the Defence Force. Primarily respectful and healthy people, they present with a shared commitment to returning to peak physical fitness and operational capacity. We provide a range of integrated medical and allied healthcare services to support them holistically in achieving their health goals.
“I love working with very respectful and compliant clientele”
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High compliance
Work with patients who are committed to achieving full fitness, and who understand the importance of self-care.
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More time with patients
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
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Ongoing relationships
You’ll build relationships with serving members, and support them throughout their journey of recovery.
Integrated healthcare
Our healthcare professionals from across multiple disciplines work closely together to perform at their best, and to honour our shared deep commitment to achieving the best patient outcomes for serving members of our Defence Force.
“The team culture at our health centre is amazing, we are all focused on a shared goal of providing Defence’s members with high quality healthcare”
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Teamwork
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, supporting each other to learn new skills and to perform at their best.
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Multidisciplinary support
Healthcare team members directly support and draw on each other’s professional skills to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
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Learning culture
Team members are provided with many professional development activities and training opportunities to support their career growth.
Building strong patient connections
Our patients are serving members of the Defence Force. Primarily respectful and healthy people, they present with a shared commitment to returning to peak physical fitness and operational capacity. We provide a range of integrated medical and allied healthcare services to support them holistically in achieving their health goals.
High compliance
Work with patients who are committed to achieving full fitness, and who understand the importance of self-care.
More time with patients
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
Ongoing relationships
You’ll build relationships with serving members, and support them throughout their journey of recovery.
Building strong patient connections
Our patients are serving members of the Defence Force. Primarily respectful and healthy people, they present with a shared commitment to returning to peak physical fitness and operational capacity. We provide a range of integrated medical and allied healthcare services to support them holistically in achieving their health goals.
High compliance
Work with patients who are committed to achieving full fitness, and who understand the importance of self-care.
More time with patients
Help maintain the health and fitness of serving members by delivering non-critical preventative treatment and wellness services.
Ongoing relationships
You’ll build relationships with serving members, and support them throughout their journey of recovery.
“The team culture at our health centre is amazing, we are all focused on a shared goal of providing Defence’s members with high quality healthcare”
Integrated healthcare
Our healthcare professionals from across multiple disciplines work closely together to perform at their best, and to honour our shared deep commitment to achieving the best patient outcomes for serving members of our Defence Force.
Teamwork
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, supporting each other to learn new skills and to perform at their best.
Multidisciplinary support
Healthcare team members directly support and draw on each other’s professional skills to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
Learning culture
Team members are provided with many professional development activities and training opportunities to support their career growth.
Integrated healthcare
Our healthcare professionals from across multiple disciplines work closely together to perform at their best, and to honour our shared deep commitment to achieving the best patient outcomes for serving members of our Defence Force.
Teamwork
Our healthcare professionals operate within a teamwork culture, supporting each other to learn new skills and to perform at their best.
Multidisciplinary support
Healthcare team members directly support and draw on each other’s professional skills to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
Learning culture
Team members are provided with many professional development activities and training opportunities to support their career growth.
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Close proximity
Multidisciplinary care and co-located services means that you can access what you need without lengthy wait times or requiring your patients to travel.
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Readily available resources
Our Health Centres are generously equipped. All the resources you need for your role are either readily available or can be sourced quickly.
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Specific Defence Equipment
You’ll have access to Defence-specific medical equipment, including hyperbaric chambers for aviation and underwater medicine, and pop-up medical facilities for surge events.
Exceptional medical resources
and facilities
Our clinics are equipped with everything you need on hand to support your patients.
Close proximity
Multidisciplinary care and co-located services means that you can access what you need without lengthy wait times or requiring your patients to travel.
Readily available resources
Our Health Centres are generously equipped. All the resources you need for your role are either readily available or can be sourced quickly.
Specific Defence equipment
You’ll have access to Defence-specific medical equipment, including hyperbaric chambers for aviation and underwater medicine, and pop-up medical facilities for surge events.
Exceptional medical resources & facilities
Our clinics are equipped with everything you need on hand to support your patients.
Close proximity
Multidisciplinary care and
co-located services means that you can access what you need without lengthy wait times or requiring your patients to travel.
Readily available resources
Our Health Centres are generously equipped. All the resources you need for your role are either readily available or can be sourced quickly.
Specific Defence equipment
You’ll have access to Defence-specific medical equipment, including hyperbaric chambers for aviation and underwater medicine, and pop-up medical facilities for surge events.

“The thing that motivates me to do my best at work
is my passion for what I do. I absolutely love my job”
“I feel honoured to serving the defence force
members and support the country”
“ I love being part of a multi-disciplinary team
and working with so many great people”

“The thing that motivates me to do my best at work is my passion for what I do. I absolutely love my job”
“I feel honoured to serving the defence force members and support the country”
“ I love being part of a multi-disciplinary team and working with so many great people”

“The thing that motivates me to do my best at work is my passion for what I do. I absolutely love my job”
“I feel honoured to serve the Defence force members and support the country”
“ I love being part of a
multi-disciplinary team and working with so many great people”
Experience ADF Health Services
Explore the benefits we offer, and how a role at ADF Health Services is like no other
Find a role
Find the perfect role to suit your skills and interests among our wide range of opportunities for healthcare professionals and support staff
Career Development
Discover the professional development activities, training, travel, and career opportunities that are available to support your career growth
Experience ADF Health Services
Explore the benefits we offer, and how unique roles at ADF Health Services are
Career Development
Discover the professional development activities, training, travel, and career opportunities that are available
Experience ADF Health Services
Explore the benefits we offer, and how a role at ADF Health Services is like no other
Find a role
Find the perfect role to suit your skills and interests among our wide range of opportunities for healthcare professionals and support staff
Career Development
Discover the professional development activities, training, travel, and career opportunities that are available to support your career growth
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