Health and Medical Assessment Services for COMCAR Staff

COMCAR, within Department of Finance, provides high quality car-with-driver services to a broad range of entitled clients, including the Governor-General, the Prime Minister, other Office Holders, Members of the Federal Judiciary and Senators and Members.

COMCAR driving staff undergo scheduled health and medical assessments based on (as a minimum) the medical requirements for drivers of commercial (public passenger) vehicles detailed in Assessing Fitness to Drive, a joint publication of Austroads and the National Transport Commission.

The Service Provider must:
• be a registered medical services provider
• provide suitably accredited and trained staff to undertake the Services
• ensure that all staff are experienced in the provision of the Services to a diverse range of people
• in consultation with COMCAR, modify and/or develop assessment criteria specifically designed to meet COMCAR’s requirements
• develop and deliver the Services in a consistent manner across all Australian States and Territories
• ensure that confidential information, including individuals’ medical information, is not disclosed to third parties without written approval from the Assistant Secretary, COMCAR
• deliver all documents to Finance electronically
• deliver copies of medical reports to staff members’ nominated General Practitioner when requested
• provide suitable venues and facilities to conduct the assessments
• provide an online portal for appointment bookings.