Public Health Medical Registrar

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent recognised by the Australian Medical Council.
  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration without conditions, undertakings, or reprimands.
  • Master of Public Health (or equivalent AFPHM-acceptable) and enrolled in AFPHM Advanced Training (or eligible to enrol).

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Part-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$130,000 AUD – $150,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For more information, contact:

Megan Campbell  Megan.Campbell@naccho.org.au

Kate Armstrong  Kate.Armstrong@naccho.org.au

To download a copy of the Position Description, please click the link below: https://me-l.co/94gl1kl9

Application closing date: 4 November 2026

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

Company Overview

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). ACCHOs deliver comprehensive primary health care to more than half of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationally. As an act of self-determination, these services attend to all matters affecting health and wellbeing spanning transformative community empowerment through to individual health treatments and continuity of care. NACCHO’s work is focused on supporting the work of ACCHOs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people overall through negotiating and advocating with Governments on health care policies and programs and systems reform. These issues range in variety from chronic disease management, preventative health strategies, telehealth, mental health and social and emotional well-being, listing of Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) to the social and cultural determinants of health. NACCHO’s partnerships with governments and non-government organisations include: The Department of Health, National Disability Insurance Agency, Department of Social Services, National Mental Health Commission, Vision Australia, Royal College of General Practitioners and Gaaya Dhuwi. These partnerships greatly contribute to significantly enhancing the quality and accessibility of health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a very interesting and transformative time across the health sector. NACCHO has been driving systems reform in the context of the National Agreement