Member Opportunities

Are you a dedicated and compassionate doctor seeking a unique opportunity in the medical industry?

Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Enjoy northern Australia’s diverse environment including fishing, camping and sea adventures. The uniqueness of the Torres and Cape offer an unforgettable experience and along with great career opportunities.

Call Dr Jen Wharton for chat – 0477 508 295

Call for papers: Indigenous Health Special Collection 2026
The Special Collection on Indigenous Health will have a publishing run from NAIDOC week 2026 until the end of 2026. The call for papers runs from now until 31 March 2026.
This is the third year of the MJA adopting editorial policies and practices aimed at privileging Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. We welcome submissions from Indigenous researchers and health practitioners, community-controlled organisations and communities on areas of health and wellbeing that are a priority to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. For more info, visit https://www.mja.com.au/journal/instructions-authors-reviewers

Each year the Australasian College of Dermatologists offers eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and junior doctors the opportunity to attend its Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) through its ASM Travel Award.

The Award aims to provide recipients with access to the educational program at the ASM and networking opportunities with ACD Fellows, trainees and other health professionals with an interest in dermatology.

The ACD ASM will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 16–18 May 2026.

Applications for the Travel Award will be open from 16 January to 15 February. Visit the Research Grants & Awards page on our website to find out more.

Charles Sturt University’s Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI) is a relatively new Institute with a Purpose to lead transformative research that drives measurable improvements in health outcomes and well-being for individuals and communities across rural, regional, and remote Australia with global reach.
We are seeking to build First Nations representation on our Advisory Board to ensure our research remains relevant and impactful in achieving better health and well-being for Aboriginal Communities.
We meet 4 times a year and aim for 1 face-to-face meeting annually

The CRMEC is seeking interest from doctors employed in the Canberra training network at the PGY1, PGY2, PGY3+ or registrar level for Ministerial appointments. Contact crmec.manager@act.gov.au for application pack.

The Canberra Region Medical Education Council (CRMEC) is the Postgraduate Medical Council of the ACT. The CRMEC is a Ministerial Council established by the Minister for Health that performs accreditation functions for prevocational education and training programs in ACT training region and provides advice and leadership on medical education, training and welfare, and facilitates innovation in postgraduate medical education.

The College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to join a working group focusing on embedding cultural safety, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and cultural capability into its training program curriculum. The working group aims to improve culturally safe practices in intensive care medicine, through the development of the CICM curriculum framework for training in general and paediatric intensive care medicine.

All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Please see the link for further information.

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) is now open!

Led by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the program supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships, and build cultural understanding and connections overseas.

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, collective or organisation with a creative international project we want to hear from you!

The Broken Hill Rural Clinical School (RCS), also known as the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (UDRH), is funded under the Commonwealth Department of Health’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.

Our focus at the BHUDRH, is to lead the design and delivery of innovative teaching and learning environments for health students undertaking their placement in our region. We also actively work to improve the quality of health care for rural, remote and First Nations Peoples by fostering local and regional collaborations and enhancing national expertise in health research and the translation of research into policy and practice.

For 160 years, the University of Sydney has been a leader in education and research, committed to inclusion and growth. We seek an early-career academic (Level B) to teach and support Indigenous Public Health within the Sydney School of Public Health. The role includes research, evaluation, and community engagement, with mentoring and professional development opportunities. Flexible work options available; periodic travel to Sydney required.

Participate in the 10-week study scheduled for 16 Feb-26 April 2026. The project is based on the Royal Darwin Hospital Greening Project, co-led by Dr Aunty Bilawara Lee, in which workplace experiences of nature are used to promote wellbeing in those delivering hospital-based care.

We are thrilled to announce that the 10th Turner Syndrome International Conference will be held on the 10th – 12th April 2026 at The Sofitel Central Brisbane.

The conference will be a unique opportunity to:
Connect with the global Turner Syndrome community
Learn from leading experts in the field
Share experiences, research, and support
Celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals with Turner Syndrome

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/TLLU3

The TSAA as hosts of the Turner Syndrome International Conference is pleased to invite medical professionals to attend our exclusive Scientific Day, dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and collaboration in the field of Turner Syndrome.

$256.50 per person included sessions, morning tea & lunch
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/341L9

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!