Member Opportunities

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL! Celebrate diversity, cultivate care, embrace a progressive and rewarding healthcare career in a breathtaking destination!

This is a unique opportunity for RACP Advanced Trainees in General Paediatrics and/or Community Child Health to complete a placement within a remarkable corner of Australia. As a Registrar (Paediatrics) working in Torres and Cape HHS, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients across the Torres and Cape.

Live, Work and Play on Badu island – a stunningly beautiful tropical island paradise! Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and picturesque, lush landscape, it offers breathtaking views, pristine beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities such as snorkelling, diving, and fishing. Immerse yourself in the Island’s rich indigenous culture and natural beauty.
Are you looking for a job that combines professional growth with an incredible cultural experience?
We are seeking that special someone to join our dedicated team, enjoy the challenges and make a valuable contribution in the Badu Island community.
If this sounds like you, give Jen a call and have a yarn!

Are you passionate about health equity and improving health outcomes in remote Australia?

Join Torres and Cape HHS for a rewarding career, exceptional benefits and the opportunity to make a positive impact to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare.

Enjoy northern Australia’s diverse environment including fishing, camping and sea adventures. Supporting best practice healthcare within Cape York and the Torres Strait. Work with passionate Health Care Professionals. Be a part of something bigger – Come on up and make a difference!

Call Marlow on 0420 690 944 for a yarn about the opportunities and what we can offer.

General Practitioner – Make a Difference in the Kimberley

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is seeking a passionate GP to deliver high-quality, culturally safe care to Aboriginal communities in Derby and surrounds. Provide holistic care in town and remote clinics, mentor Aboriginal Health Workers and students, and join a collaborative team.

Package: $284,625 p.a. (pro rata) + salary packaging up to $30k, accommodation, vehicle, relocation support, airfare, 6 weeks leave + Christmas/New Year break, PD & study leave.

Apply now: https://dahs-external.applynow.net.au/jobs/DAHS11

Are you looking for a fulfilling medical career – with purpose, is rewarding and meaningful? Cooktown is calling for compassionate individuals like you to join our team in Torres and Cape HHS.

Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture of eastern Cape York. Work and live in the beautiful coast town of Cooktown ~ with plenty of sunshine and stunning scenery, pristine beaches and lush rainforest.

Give Tash a call (07 4043 0116) and have a yarn about your #CareerUpHere!

SRSA is a grant program funding CPD activities for rural specialists, including courses, workshops, conferences, and more. Applicants can request up to $12,000 per funding round.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
– Be a non-GP specialist, or an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander specialist trainee
– Have been living and working in a regional, rural, or remote area (MM2-MM7) for at least one year
– Not have received a grant in SRSA’s previous round (FR10)
Applications are open until 15 October 2025. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander specialists and trainees are prioritised.
Please visit the website for more details and the application form.

Kalwun is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations community
Competitive salary $280,000 per annum
Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum
Five weeks of annual leave per year
Additional paid personal leave
Maximum 14 patient appointments per day
General appointment time of 30 minutes per patient
Allocated administration time during the work day
Set start and finish times daily (8.30am-4:30pm)
Dedicated 30 minute lunch break
Professional Development included within work hours.
Essentials: Vocational Registration, Unconditional AHPRA registration, Cultural Safety
Please send current CV and cover letter

This identified Senior Research Officer role is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). If shortlisted, applicants must confirm their identity. The role supports the OCEAN study, a nationally significant project analysing clinical activity data from nurses, physiotherapists, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers in general practices and Aboriginal health services. The resulting dataset will be the first of its kind, informing policy and highlighting the contribution of these professions to primary care. The role involves high-impact research development and dissemination.

AUSLARC (Australian Long Acting Reversible Contraception) training scholarships is a new national initiative designed to reduce the financial and geographic barriers to Implanon and IUD training.
The program is led by Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia (SRHA) in partnership with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Health professionals across Australia, including GPs, nurses, endorsed midwives and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners will be eligible to apply for scholarships.
The scholarships will cover course fees and may include travel and accommodation support, depending on the applicant’s location. More info – srha.org.au/auslarc

Join Us in Strengthening Rural and Remote Healthcare for First Nations Communities by supporting the delivery and development of cultural education within our national training programs.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is committed to ensuring that communities in rural and remote Australia have access to high-quality, culturally safe healthcare. We are a member-based organisation that works to set, maintain and promote the highest professional standards in Rural and Remote Medicine. Central to our mission is our deep respect for, and engagement with, First Nations communities and health professionals.Join our team to a contribute to this work.

Your chance to win one of two $500 gift vouchers!
Primary healthcare staff who are currently working (or have previously worked) in remote Northern Territory are invited to participate in a survey about their preferences for technology use. The survey can be completed online in about 15 minutes. The findings from this survey will be used to guide the use of digital technologies to improve access to primary healthcare. This project is currently being led by Menzies School of Health Research. If you have any questions, please contact: deborah.russell@menzies.edu.au.
Please open the following survey link to participate: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Evs5R2X3NRT2vA

Cancer Australia, in partnership with the Aurora Education Foundation is calling for applications for the second round of the First Nations Cancer Scholarships program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander post graduate students, early career researchers and health professionals in cancer related fields are encouraged to apply for up to $120,000 annually for up to 3 years, as well as academic, wellbeing and community support.

The goal of the scholarship program is to expand the network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people actively involved in cancer control, further embedding Indigenous voices into cancer policy and research. and care delivery.

The Deadly Sex Congress Committee are calling for expressions of interest to present at the Deadly Sex Congress 2025.

Share your insights and work in sexual health and blood-borne viruses with the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce by presenting at the Deadly Sex Congress. The Congress is running from 22-23 October in Gimuy (Cairns) on the land of the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji peoples.

All topics and formats are welcome, with presentations on Health Workers and Practitioners’ projects and experiences in sexual health especially encouraged. Final speaker selection is subject to approval. Apply at https://ashm.org.au/initiatives/deadly-sex-congress/

The First Nations Cancer Scholarship (Scholarship) will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, health professionals, and early-career researchers (ECRs) to undertake full-time postgraduate study (graduate certificate, masters or PhD) or research in a cancer-related field. The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Scholars in building the skills and knowledge required to inform strategies to improve cancer outcomes for Indigenous communities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in cancer-related fields.

Administered by Aurora, each scholarship is valued at up to $120, 000 AUD per year, for up to three years.

The South Australia Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is offering Ophthalmology Elective Grants between $1,000 – $3,000 for First Nations medical students at Flinders University and The University of Adelaide.

This grant aims to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students to pursue an Ophthalmology elective, potentially leading to a future career in the field.

Funds are to be used towards any travel and associated costs to participate in an elective term in Ophthalmology either in Adelaide, Alice Springs, or an approved outreach location. SA medical student? Think you might be interested? Get in touch!

We are looking for a motivated General Practitioner who is dedicated to, and passionate about, providing high quality, culturally sound health care within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. As a key member of the Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation you will be working closely with the clinic team as well as providing a comprehensive client experience. You will play an integral role in ensuring clinical care is in line with national standards and fostering a culture focused on providing comprehensive client service. This is a full time position, based at the Mount Gambier clinic, with part time applications also considered.

Are you interested in academic publishing and editorial work? The Editorial team at the Australian Journal of Primary Health are looking to welcome new Associate Editors.
Associate Editors have responsibility for handling manuscripts and determining the suitability of manuscripts for publication. Responsibilities include scrutiny of manuscripts, selection of appropriate reviewers, assessing reviewer reports, reaching a preliminary decision, communicating feedback to authors, and reaching a final decision.
Associate Editors will have personalised support from the Editors-in-Chief, Prof Virginia Lewis (Latrobe) and Prof Liz Sturgiss (Bond) to assist with the complexities of peer review.