Members of the Repatriation Medical Authority

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time
Overview

The Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) determines Statements of Principles (SOPs) for any disease, injury or death that could be related to military service, based on relevant sound medical-scientific evidence. The Authority plays no role in determining or considering individual claims. The RMA comprises a Chairperson and four other members who are eminent medical or scientific experts. RMA members work on a part-time basis and are appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs for periods up to five years. The RMA is supported by a Brisbane-based Secretariat consisting of legal, administrative and research staff.

Responsibilities
  • Determine Statements of Principles (SOPs) for diseases, injuries or deaths related to military service based on sound medical-scientific evidence.
  • Collaborate as part of the RMA, contributing as part-time members appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Qualifications
  • Registered medical practitioner or medical scientist with an outstanding academic record and extensive clinical or public health experience.
  • Expertise in psychiatry or musculoskeletal medicine and/or epidemiology is particularly sought.
Capabilities and preferences
  • Comprehensive understanding of psychiatry and epidemiology; medical-scientific leadership.
  • Excellent representational and stakeholder management capabilities; high ethical standards.
  • Understanding of the Australian Repatriation system; experience dealing with executive government and institutions is well regarded.
Appointment details

Appointed by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs for periods up to five years. The RMA is supported by a Brisbane-based Secretariat of legal, administrative and research staff.

Important dates

11:30 pm AEDT Monday, 6 October 2025.

How to apply

We may use applications received in this recruitment process to fill future RMA appointments.


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