AIDA is seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander non-GP Fellows to join our new Fellows Reference Group.
The Fellows Reference Group provides a key advisory role to AIDA to strengthen pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander non-GP specialist trainees and pre-vocational doctors pursing specialty training. Members of the Fellows Reference Group will:
- Meet after each AIDA STSP Cross-college meeting to review college actions, highlight barriers and successes, and provide advice to AIDA to strengthen advocacy and influence efforts.
- Provide guidance and support on the needs, challenges, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist trainees.
- Review feedback from STSP workshops and inform future workshop design.
- Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen how the STSP supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in training.
Expression of Interest submissions close at 6pm on 1 March 2026. Read below for more information.
About Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP)
AIDA’s STSP aims to grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander non-GP specialist workforce through collaboration with colleges and delivery of culturally appropriate tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prevocational doctors and trainees to:
- Strengthen recruitment and successful application of doctors into training programs and
- Support retention and successful graduation of trainees into non-GP specialties
Participation
The Fellows Reference Group will meet three to four times per financial year directly after Cross College meetings, to debrief and provide input. Meetings will be held online, with in-person opportunities linked to AIDA events where possible.
Remuneration
AIDA values the time and expertise of our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Fellows and recognises the considerable demands on doctors’ time. AIDA will remunerate Fellows $250 per hour for their participation in each meeting and an equal amount for meeting preparation. Meetings will be 1.5 hours in length, therefore remuneration will be for 1.5 hours of meeting time and 1.5 hours of preparation and pre-reading equating to $750 per meeting and will be paid via invoice.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking up to five Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Fellows who:
- Experience and interest in trainee support and supervision – including mentoring and coaching
- Demonstrate a commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist trainees, doctors pursuing speciality training and AIDA’s successful delivery of STSP
- Have capacity to attend 3-4 meetings each year of 1.5 hours in length including our first planned meeting on Tuesday 17 March, 6pm AEST
Members will be selected through an Expression of Interest process, which closes at 6pm on 1 March 2026
Members are expected to uphold AIDA’s Code of Conduct and maintain confidentiality to create a culturally safe and respectful environment that encourages open and honest discussion.
How to Apply
Please submit an Expression of Interest of no more than one page outlining your background, current role, relevant experience, and motivation for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist trainees.
Expression of Interest submissions close at 6pm on 1 March 2026