Allied Health

"Working for the Department of Defence in Australia has proved to be an interesting and rewarding experience. Patients are respectful and punctual, and generally appreciative of the care they receive.

During my twenty plus years working as a Physiotherapist I have worked domestically and internationally in many varied environments. Without any exaggeration CM Health stands head and shoulders above any other company I have worked with.

Factors such as individual support, remuneration, prompt and personal response to any query raised, and a willingness to accommodate personal circumstance needs as much as possible, have been the hallmark of my experience while working with them."

Michael Gamble, HMAS Albatross, Nowra NSW

Working as a civilian Allied Health professional with the Department of Defence.

Frustrated with the challenges of private practice? Allied Health jobs within the Department of Defence offer a unique environment where the delivery premium quality end-to end health care is a daily reality.

Working in private practice can often be frustrating. As well as the challenges associated with caring for patients with varying motivations towards health, commitment to follow up and financial pressures which can compromise continued treatment, there are the uncertainties inherent in any commercial billing environment.

When you work as an Allied Health professional within the Department of Defenece, not only do you have the ability to provide proactive health care to a generally “well” population, your patients are highly motivated to care for their own wellbeing. This includes regular Health Assessments, checkups and various follow-up treatments in order to be fit and well for the possibility of deployment.

Unlike the civilian world, most health services are available in-house or at the minimum you will have access to all health professionals internally allowing you an Allied Health Professional to provide an end-to-end quality health care service.

Our Allied Health Professional staff are made up the following:

Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Podiatrists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Counselors, Mental Health Clinicians, Exercise Therapists

What can our Allied Health staff expect from CM Health

Flexible and family friendly working hours - Most Defence Health Facilities operate Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm
Part time, Full time and Locum positions
Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly
Education: Learn more about conditions more frequently experienced by Defence patients than those in the private sector.
Team work: Working as part of a cohesive and professional multi disciplinary team, where there is open communication, expectations are made clear and members of staff are supportive.
Resources: With resources readily available; the Defence environment enables positive change with clients to take place in a generally shorter amount of time than in the private sector, again making this work environment unique and enjoyable.

Don’t just take our word for it

Click here to read about the experiences of Michael Gamble, Physiotherapist, HMAS Albatross, Nowra NSW.

Where to from here

If work/life balance is important to you, then certainly the Defence environment would be a perfect option to be considered. Not only will you enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team working side by side with other dedicated health professionals, you will feel at ease knowing that you have backup and support in all areas; ensuring your ability to deliver quality health care.