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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