Member Opportunities

Does your organisation have an opportunity to share with AIDA? Please fill in the form at the bottom of this page.

This page has the latest opportunities available to members such as scholarships, work posts and EOIs.

Here is a summary of what is currently available:

GP CPD Training Egypt Trip

Australian Edumedical Society

Application end date: 20/07/2025

CPD Approved Training Tour for General Practitioners.
This unique CPD approved medical training combines education advancement with a luxurious trip, offering General Practitioners approved medical training sessions set against some of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks. Visit sites like the Pyramid of Giza, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Valley of the Kings and enjoy a Nile cruise.
Enjoy five-star hospitality and premium services whilst participating in the high-quality, expert led sessions, offering 16 accredited CPD points.

VR General Practitioner Wanted

Ocean Health Clinic

Application end date: 01/07/2026

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.

Medical Educator Roles Available

IGPTN

Application end date: 31/07/2025

The IGPTN is currently recruiting for two exciting roles in our Medical Education team. We are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellows or New Fellows who are passionate about supporting, mentoring and educating the next generation of Indigenous GPs and RGs.

Available Roles:
Lead Medical Educator – 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)
A leadership opportunity to guide IGPTN’s education strategy and activities.

Medical Educator – 0.2 FTE (1 day per week)
A key role supporting the delivery of IGPTN’s programs, mentoring, and peer support.

To Apply:
Send a short cover letter (addressing selection criteria) and your CV to: Chair@igptn.org.au

Contact us! Indigenist review of First Nations emergency medicine workforce

Application end date: 11/08/2025
An Indigenist review of the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander emergency medicine workforce in Australia
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander FACEM, trainee, associate, or have left or considered the Fellowship training program? We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE to email us.
Dr Ryan Dashwood, FACEM, in conjunction with Karabena Consulting, is conducting an Indigenous led research project exploring the experiences of Australia’s First Nations Doctors and the emergency medicine training journey to prepare evidence based recommendations to ensure success and not just parity.
Using an Indigenist approach, the emergency medicine specialty training environment will be reviewed to identify an active plan to increase the number of First Nations emergency medicine specialty trainees that successfully achieve fellowship.

First Nations Cancer Scholarship

Aurora Education Foundation

Application end date: 12/09/2025

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.

ANZCA FPM Spring Meeting

ANZCA - Faculty of Pain Medicine

Application end date: 04/08/2025

ANZCA Indigenous Health Committee sponsorship packages to attend the 2025 Faculty of Pain Medicine Spring Meeting are now open

ANZCA is offering sponsorship packages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori doctors in specialty training (registrars) and early career specialists to attend the Faculty of Pain Medicine’s Spring Meeting.

Through attending the FPM Spring Meeting and engaging directly with specialist pain medicine physicians, the program aims to foster interest in pain medicine among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori registrars and early career specialists

Applications must be completed by 4 August

SMO Obstetrics – Cooktown

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Application end date: 04/07/2025

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry? Look no further! Cooktown is calling for compassionate individuals like you to join our healthcare team at Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service.

Work and live in the beautiful coastal town of Cooktown. With plenty of sunshine and stunning scenery, explore Cooktown’s pristine beaches and lush rainforest

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

Oceanic Palliative Care Conference

Palliative Care Australia

Application end date: 09/09/2025

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!

Apply Now: Indigenous Fellowship

WEHI

Application end date: 29/08/2025

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.

Rural Generalists – Thursday Is.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Application end date: 08/08/2025

We have exciting opportunities for Rural Generalists with Anaesthetics or Obstetrics, to join the team on tropical Thursday Island!

Working in the Torres Strait Islands gives Medical Officers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in some of the most beautiful natural environments in Australia. Our Medical Officers enjoy a strong profile within their communities. Through these connections, you can have the ability to become involved within and have influence in the community.

Does this sound like where you want to be?

Give Jen a call for a yarn!
#CareerUpHere

SA Ophthalmology Elective Grants

The Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation / The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

Application end date: 31/12/2027

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!

SMO Obstetrics – Weipa

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Application end date: 18/07/2025

Discover a fulfilling career with Torres and Cape HHS. Say goodbye to the city hustle and embrace the warmth of community.
Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture of western Cape York. Enjoy northern Australia’s diverse environment including fishing, camping and sea adventures.
Work with passionate health care professionals across the cape – from Weipa Hospital to our many rural and remote community facilities.
Do you have a passion for equity, commitment to health, advancing health equity and promoting better outcomes for all?
Give John a call (0422 441 481) and yarn about your Career Up Here!

GP – Aboriginal Health

Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation

Application end date: 31/12/2025

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.

Senior Medical Officer – Badu Is

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Application end date: 28/07/2025

Are you a passionate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Senior Medical Officer who wants to make a valuable contribution to the health and wellbeing to communities?

As a senior medical officer working on Badu Island, you work closely with clients, families, and community to deliver holistic care. You build trust, and support self-determination, and provide culturally safe practices.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Give Jen a call on 40690640 for a chat about your Career Up Here!

Senior Medical Officer – Bamaga

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Application end date: 25/07/2025

Live and work in Bamaga – the northern most tip of Australia! Rich with historical and cultural heritage, the humble town of Bamaga has an array of activities and adventures on offer. Bamaga is an exciting community which offers a whole host of activities to fill your time with when you’re not working – 4WD exploration, trips to the waterfalls, fishing expeditions, or a scenic ferry ride to Thursday Island.

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer positions available – FIFO/Flexible working conditions can be negotiated

Heal, Thrive and Explore: Unleash your potential as a Senior Medical Officer in Bamaga. Give Jen a call on 07 4069 0640 for a chat about your Career Up Here!

Associate Editor positions

Australian Journal of Primary Health

Application end date: 02/05/2026

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.

SMS Indigenous Scholarship

The University of Sydney

Application end date: 18/07/2025

Sydney Medical School Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Tuition Fee Scholarship

Sydney Medical School is offering a scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors to study a degree in Postgraduate Coursework in Medicine.
Applicants need to have an unconditional offer of admission to a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master’s or advanced master’s level course at Sydney Medical School (except the Doctor of Medicine program). There is still time to apply for admission to a degree.
The available courses (all except Bioethics and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) are at sydney.edu.au/courses/specialist-medicine

If your organisation has an opportunity that would be of interest to AIDA and our members, please let us know about it using the form below.

If your opportunity has a deadline, please ensure that you share with AIDA at least two weeks in advance (the longer the better). Thank you.

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