Police Medical Officer Services

Overview South Australia Police (SAPOL) is seeking to establish a contractual relationship with a sole supplier for the provision of Police Medical Officer Services. The services will support medical assessments and associated requirements for Police Act employees (including some Public Service employees) and will also support SAPOL's domestic recruitment activities. Scope The term "Police Medical Officer" (PMO) refers to a Medical Practitioner working as an employee or subcontractor of the supplier. The PMO is required to provide work restrictions, work clearances and "Operational Readiness Qualification" assessments based on requirements detailed elsewhere in the Invitation to Supply (ITS). The scope includes: Overseeing recruitment medicals, including reviewing results and giving final sign-off Advising SAPOL whether a candidate needs further or repeated medical examination Carrying out hands-on medical assessments, with nursing and allied health support where needed Managing work clearances, restrictions and exemptions under SAPOL's Operational Readiness Qualification framework, based on reports from treating practitioners Providing services from SAPOL Police Headquarters, and at times from the supplier's premises with SAPOL approval Supplying nursing and allied health surge capacity when required Attending to PMO requirements, pre-employment medicals and vaccinations On-site attendance at the Employee Assistance Section, Police Headquarters, 1st Floor, 100 Angas Street, Adelaide, up to five times per week for up to six continuous hours Making appointments available within two business days Providing daily reports and certificates by 1000hrs the next business day Exchanging medical information via a secure portal Arranging an alternate cleared doctor to cover any PMO absence longer than one week Undertaking interstate travel where required (for example, ANZPAA forums) The PMO must always be an independent voice and cannot treat, prescribe or refer SAPOL members. Contractor Requirements Registered medical practitioner(s) with the Medical Board of Australia Registered Allied Health staff with the relevant bodies Preparedness of supplier's staff and/or sub-contractors to undergo Police Checks Contract Terms and Conditions Aggregated 5-year contract comprising a base term of 3 years with 2 x 1 year extension options, subject to approval A contract will be required in place on or before 15 January 2027