Members & Chairperson - Repatriation Medical Authority

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Members & Chairperson - Repatriation Medical Authority Date published: Jan 23, 2026, 11:09 AM

Location

Darwin, NT

Description

The RMA determines Statements of Principles (SOPs) using relevant, sound medical‑scientific evidence. The Authority does not consider individual claims. The RMA comprises a Chairperson and four eminent medical or scientific experts. Members are appointed by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs for up to five years and work on a part‑time basis.

2 part‑time Member appointments are available now for terms up to 5 years. Additional Chairperson and Member appointments will be available from July 2026 — expressions of interest received now may be considered for those future vacancies.

To be a strong contender you'll be a registered medical practitioner or medical scientist with an outstanding academic record and extensive clinical or public health experience. We're particularly seeking expertise in:

Highly regarded applicants will demonstrate medical‑scientific leadership, intellectual rigour, excellent stakeholder management and an understanding of the Australian Repatriation system and experience with executive government or institutions.

Apply We encourage applications from suitably experienced medical and scientific professionals. The RMA values integrity, fairness and evidence‑based decision making.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders — past, present and emerging — of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find out more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity.

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