Medical Advisor

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 221,000 - 270,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑sac

Extra paid leave – cultural and other

Flexible hybrid work opportunities

Career development and framework

Join Australia’s largest specialist GP

Job summary

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) invites applications for a Medical Advisor role focused on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. You will lead initiatives, provide expert clinical guidance, and collaborate with RACGP/NACCHO to advance the National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, support GP education programs, and represent RACGP across

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• GP experience in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control and SDoH.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice to inform Health checks, Faculty education, training, policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Lead projects that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and support the Australian General Practice Training Program.
• Represent the RACGP/NACCHO project and the Faculty at meetings, conferences and in publications, providing specialist advice across the College.
• Monitor research and policy developments to inform the RACGP/NACCHO project, support the Faculty's work and contribute to the National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Skills

Aboriginal health knowledge

Indigenous health policy

Education program delivery

SDoH understanding

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRACGP

Job description

• $245,757.49 FTE pro-rated + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses under the RACGP's health promotion charity status
• Flexible location with WFH opportunities

• $245,757.49 FTE pro-rated + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses under the RACGP's health promotion charity status
• Part time (0.4 FTE), permanent opportunity
• Flexible location with WFH opportunities

About the role

As our Medical Advisor, you’ll provide clinical expertise and lead initiatives to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, you’ll support the RACGP/NACCHO 4th National Guide, the Faculty's education, policy and advocacy work and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

As our Medical Advisor, you'll also:

• Provide expert clinical advice to inform Health checks, Faculty education, training, policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Lead projects that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and support the Australian General Practice Training Program.
• Represent the RACGP/NACCHO project and the Faculty at meetings, conferences and in publications, providing specialist advice across the College.
• Monitor research and policy developments to inform the RACGP/NACCHO project, support the Faculty's work and contribute to the National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Skills & Experience

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent, with FRACGP
• GP experience in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education
• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control and SDoH

Benefits of working with us

• Maximise your pay – Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases.
• Extra paid leave – Cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
• Work-life balance – Flexible hybrid work opportunities nationwide
• Career development – A commitment to your career development, with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
• Join a leader – Be part of Australia's largest specialist medical college

About the RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across Australia. For over 60 years, we've supported the health system by setting education and practice standards, advocating for GP wellbeing and leading professional development. We deliver training through community-based models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, to equip GPs for whole-person care.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.