Member Opportunities

Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors?

The Indigenous General Practice Trainee Network (IGPTN), an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisation, is seeking a Membership Engagement & Communications Officer. This is a central, relationship-focused role where you will drive member care, strategic marketing, and network growth.

Location: 100% Remote – within Australia
Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing (0.8FTE possible)
Identified Position: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

Contact Hope.Elston@igptn.org.au for further information.

Almost one year on from the release of a landmark guide supporting the integration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners into general practice, the conversation is moving from awareness to action.

Developed by NAATSIHWP and endorsed by the RACGP, this work highlights something critical. Better health outcomes are achieved when this workforce is meaningfully embedded in models of care.

This is a new FREE three-part webinar series held from 7:30-8:30pm AEST on 28 May, 11 June, and 25 June 2026. It will help you to take the next step, with practical insights into culturally safe high-quality care.

Whether you are a GP, practice manager or part of a primary care team, this is an opportunity to strengthen your approach and deliver more culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and communities.

Register here for the first of the three-part webinar series starting 28 May and read the full article on newsGP.

Take the next step in building culturally safe, high-quality care within your practice.

Download the flyer to learn more.

NAATSIHWP Learning Modules Flyer – Final 6 May

The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and Daffodil Centre have partnered to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research and improve health outcomes through co-designed, impactful research. This joint Postdoctoral Research Fellowship offers an early career researcher a 2-year opportunity (with possible extension) to build an independent research profile. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, public health, epidemiology, or related fields, with a strong interest in cancer research and reducing health inequities through culturally informed, collaborative research.

The NSA is pleased to announce an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Annual Scientific Meeting Grant. This grant aims to increase access to neurosurgical education and professional networks for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students and prevocational doctors in Australia who are interested in a career in neurosurgery. The grant supports participation in the Meeting, with full details including eligibility criteria available on the website. The value of the grant is $AU1,500 to cover accommodation and other expenses related to attending the Meeting in Adelaide on 26-28 August 2026. Successful recipients receive registration to the Meeting and associated social functions.

Looking for a role where community truly comes first?

Bamaga is a vibrant, culturally rich Indigenous township and a central hub for the Northern Peninsula Area. You’ll work closely with local families, Elders, and health workers to improve health outcomes in one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous regions.

If meaningful, culturally connected care motivates you, this is the place to be.

Call Dr Jen Wharton for chat – 0477 508 295

This Facilitator Training is designed specifically for Aboriginal men who want to build confidence in guiding conversations, supporting others, and leading programs in their communities and workplaces.

Participants will develop practical facilitation skills, learn how to create respectful spaces for men to talk openly, and explore ways to lead meaningful discussions around culture, identity, and lived experience.

The training focuses on learning through practice, shared knowledge, and reflection. Participants will leave with practical tools to support mentoring, workshops, and group programs with other Aboriginal men.

Referring a patient for genetic testing related to familial cancer isn’t an everyday task for most GPs, making it easy to miss essential details required for a Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) referral.

Many referrals are returned due to missing or incomplete information, causing avoidable delays, longer wait times, increased patient anxiety, and added pressure on already stretched services.

To support GPs, Cancer Council Victoria has developed a new Familial Cancer Centre GP Referral Checklist. This practical resource outlines the key information FCCs need to triage efficiently and arrange initial contact without delay.

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.

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!