Member Opportunities

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.

Join Sydney Medical School in a full-time, continuing role supporting Indigenous students in the Doctor of Medicine program. Based at Camperdown, with travel to Dubbo and Lismore, you’ll teach Indigenous Health, mentor students, and engage with communities. This is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Salary: $127,436–$156,103 + 17% super. No visa sponsorship. Applications close 7 Sept 2025.

The Critical Care Principal House Officer role at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has been designed to facilitate pre-vocational experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors interested in pursuing specialist training in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. The year would also be an excellent foundation in critical care medicine for doctors wishing to pursue ACCRM fellowship.

Doctors rotate through the three critical care departments over the year. Doctors will participate fully in existing departmental teaching and mentoring programs, with opportunities in research, audit and other educational workshops.

We are currently looking for a Regional Manager, WA to join our team at Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS).

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll lead a regional team to deliver and promote our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training strategy. Working in close partnership with cultural and medical educators, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, you’ll play a vital role in shaping culturally safe and responsive GP training.

Find out more or apply today!

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

Working for a global pharmaceutical company in a career defining field sales role.

As a GP Sales Representative, you’ll promote evidenced based treatments in diabetes and obesity to General Practitioners and primary care providers across Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine and surrounding areas.

$110, 000 base + 14.63% super + $22, 795 car allowance + bonus

Further details can be provided to interested candidates

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply!

Contact:
James Alley
Yindili Managing Director
M: 0423 654 658
E: jamesa@yindili.com.au

Roxanne Johnson
Yindili National Recruitment Manager
M: 0425 253 583
E: roxannej@yindili.com.au

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

These grants aim to increase access to ophthalmic education and networks through participating virtually in the RANZCO 56th Annual Scientific Congress, taking place 14-17 November 2025.

These opportunities are open to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and/or Pacific medical students and junior doctors interested in ophthalmology as a career, as well as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and/or Pacific RANZCO VTP trainees. Applicants must be members of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA), Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Te ORA), or the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA).

For more information visit this opportunity at the ANZEF Scholarship page.

These scholarships aim to increase access to ophthalmic education and networks of aspiring ophthalmologists through participating in the RANZCO 56th Annual Scientific Congress, taking place in Naarm / Melbourne from 14-17 November 2025.

These opportunities are open to AIDA member Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and junior doctors interested in ophthalmology as a career.

For more information visit this opportunity at the ANZEF Scholarship page.

The ANZEF scholarships aim to facilitate the participation of aspiring ophthalmologists at AIDA 2025.

They are available to First Nations medical students and junior doctors who are members of AIDA and have an interest in eye health and ophthalmology.

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association Conference (AIDA 2025) will take place from 27-29 November on Gadigal Country / Sydney.

The multi-day event provides invaluable opportunities for those attending to network and share experiences with peers, as well as a platform to learn, develop and share individual stories in a culturally safe environment.

For more information visit this opportunity at the ANZEF Scholarship page.

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/

Ocean Health Clinic are seeking an experienced VR General Practitioner who has a passion for the environment to join our team on a full time / part time basis.
We are a privately owned and operated mixed billing practice located in the beautiful Palm Cove, QLD.
We have a well established patient base as well as high tourist traffic. With strong administrative support, modern facilities and excellent practice growth opportunities, this is a fantastic opportunity for a GP to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We have flexible work option and willing to cover school holidays which makes this perfect for families.

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 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference (OPCC) is one of the biggest, premier palliative care conference in the southern hemisphere.

Over the years it has brought together 1000+ experts, professionals and decision makers from across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Oceanic region to shape the future of care.

This year 25OPCC will take us a step further in learning and sharing real world solutions that respond to the challenges of an ageing population.

Our theme for 2025 is ‘connecting systems for better care’. Aged care, primary health, oncology, dementia, disability services, paediatrics, Indigenous health – everyone is encouraged to be part of 25OPCC. Register today!

The ALIGN Victoria team is thrilled to announce the WEHI Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowship. The successful candidate will join a project which focuses on understanding advanced genomic and multi-omic technologies that support successful diagnoses for Indigenous patients with rare immune conditions. This will be based at the WEHI Parkville Campus in Melbourne, Victoria. Flexible funding of up to $300,000 over a two-year period is available, including potential for relocation assistance. For more information, please visit our website here.

If you are an Indigenous postgraduate researcher, scientist, or clinician interested in research, please consider applying via the website.

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.