The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), that provide primary healthcare across Australia.

The NACCHO Public Health Registrar will work as part of the multi-disciplinary NACCHO Clinical team supported by two FAFPHMs. Registrars will work closely with NACCHO program teams and with the broader Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector. Some travel will be expected, including to visit member ACCHOs.

NACCHO is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual who has excellent verbal and written communication skills, is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, has knowledge of health research and critical appraisal, is able to think outside of conventional approaches, has a demonstrated ability to advocate and support community-controlled health care, and has an awareness of the National Agreement for Closing the Gap Priority Reforms.

Qualifications, technical expertise and skill required

• Medical Doctor - 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.
• Master of Public Health or equivalent acceptable to AFPHM
• Enrolled in AFPHM Advanced Training with RACP
• Mandatory National Policy Check
• Mandatory Working with Vulnerable People and Children Check
• A minimum of four years post graduate clinical experience
• Previous experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is highly regarded
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

What’s on offer

• Generous not-for-profit Salary Packaging benefits (up to $18,550)
• Job satisfaction including excellent opportunities to grow one’s skills
• 15% Superannuation

Please see the Position Description to learn more about what we need you to bring to the team.

The position description is attached below.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating their suitability to the position.

If you think we have just described you and you want to know more, please contact Megan Campbell at [email protected], using the subject line: Public Health Medical Registrar - Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.