Public Health Medical Registrar

NACCHO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The NACCHO Public Health Registrar role is a part-time (0.5 FTE minimum) position based in Canberra. You will join the multidisciplinary NACCHO Clinical Team, with supervision from FAFPHM, and engage with program teams and member ACCHOs across Australia.

The role requires expertise in health research, critical appraisal, strong communication, and a commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity and Closing the Gap reforms. Some travel to ACCHOs is expected, and the contract runs for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent recognised by the AMC.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration without conditions.
• Current medical indemnity insurance.
• Master of Public Health acceptable to AFPHM.
• Eligible for AFPHM Advanced Training with RACP, or provide eligibility.
• Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary NACCHO Clinical Team.
• Collaborate with NACCHO program teams and the broader Aboriginal health sector.
• Travel to member ACCHOs as required.
• Advocate for and support community‑controlled health care and equity.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Master of Public Health (or equivalent)

AHPRA registration (unrestricted)

Medical indemnity insurance

AFPHM Advanced Training eligibility

RACP AFPHM Advanced Training eligibility/ enrolment

Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Job description

• Part-Time Hours: Minimum 0.5 FTE. Full-time applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Position Details

• Position Type: Part-Time
• Part-Time Hours: Minimum 0.5 FTE. Full-time applicants are also encouraged to apply.
• Employment Type: Maximum Term Contract
• Contract Length: 12 months

About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). These services deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through negotiating and advocating with governments on health care policies, programs and system reform.

About the Role

The NACCHO Public Health Registrar will work as part of the multidisciplinary NACCHO Clinical Team, supported by two FAFPHM supervisors. The Registrar will work closely with NACCHO program teams and the broader Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.

Some travel will be required, including visits to member ACCHOs.

NACCHO is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, sound knowledge of health research and critical appraisal, an innovative approach to problem-solving, a demonstrated commitment to advocating for and supporting community-controlled health care, and an understanding of the Priority Reforms under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or an Australian/overseas equivalent recognised by the Australian Medical Council.
• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA, without conditions, undertakings or reprimands.
• Current medical indemnity insurance.
• Master of Public Health (or equivalent qualification) acceptable to the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM).
• Currently enrolled in AFPHM Advanced Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or able to provide written confirmation of eligibility to enrol.
• Prior experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is highly regarded.

Why Join NACCHO?

• Gain hands-on experience in a diverse, national-level public health environment.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Develop strong skills in culturally safe and community-responsive public health practice.

For more information, contact:

Megan Campbell **************@naccho.org.au

Kate Armstrong **************@naccho.org.au

Application closing date: 4 November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.