Are you passionate about healthcare and public safety?
The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) exists to ensure the public receives safe healthcare by registering health practitioners who are suitably qualified and safe to practise. Public protection is the paramount objective in the National Scheme and appointing individuals with the attributes and capability that drive effective regulatory decision making is fundamental to fulfilling this purpose.
There is one practitioner member vacancy on the Victorian Board of the Medical Board of Australia
Practitioner members demonstrate a strong connection to communities, an understanding of diverse patient needs across healthcare settings and apply a public interest approach and broad perspective to regulatory decision making, reflecting an understanding of public expectation. They have a strong connection to the medical profession, with significant experience and knowledge to provide clinical insights and advice.
Position details: The State Board works in partnership with Ahpra to make notifications (complaint) and registration decisions about individual practitioners, based on national policies and standards set by the Medical Board of Australia. We are seeking medical practitioners with an ability and interest to contribute to the regulatory work of the State Board.
Committee membership: Committee membership will vary. The roles may include membership of notifications, immediate action and registration committees. Members also have the opportunity to be appointed to national committees.
Location: Meeting attendance is flexible. Some meetings are held in person in the Melbourne Ahpra office and some meetings will be held online via Microsoft Teams.
Time commitment: Time commitment will vary. Approximately two to four days per month, including reading and preparation time.
Term of appointment: Appointments are made by the Minister for Health in the relevant jurisdiction and are for up to three years, with eligibility for reappointment. Position commences in mid 2026.
Remuneration: Full daily fee: Member - $768; Chair - $936. Half daily fee: Member - $384; Chair - $468. Quarter daily fee: Member - $192; Chair - $234. Government employees are bound by their employer policy regarding payment.
Eligibility: A person is eligible to be appointed as a practitioner member if they hold current registration as a medical practitioner in Australia. It is expected that applicants practise and/or reside in Victoria. Employees and contractors for Ahpra are not eligible for these positions.
Training and development: Members will be provided with a comprehensive orientation program, cultural safety and governance training. Opportunities are provided for participation at conferences and professional development and networking activities.
Our commitment: The National Scheme has an important role in ensuring the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce that is responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health and contributes to the elimination of racism in the provision of health services.
We are committed to providing an environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally diverse people, people with a disability, carers of a person with a disability, people living in rural or remote areas of Australia and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. If you need an adjustment or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
More information: See the 
2026 STB information guide - VIC MBA.pdf and PageUp applicant instructions documents.
For enquiries, please contact statutoryappointments@ahpra.gov.au
