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The Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) function is to determine 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.As Chairperson or a Member of the RMA you will also have excellent representational and stakeholder management capabilities and be known for your intellectual rigour and high ethical standards. An understanding of the Australian Repatriation system and experience dealing with executive government and institutions will be well regarded.ResponsibilitiesProvide governance, leadership and uphold the medical-scientific reputation of the Authority as Chairperson.Report annually to the Parliament on behalf of the Authority and interact with key government and service sector stakeholders (the Minister for Veterans'' Affairs, the Department of Veterans'' Affairs, the Repatriation Commission, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, Ex-Service Organisations and the wider Service community).Work with other Authority Members to establish strong procedural arrangements to support deliberations and decision-making.Represent the RMA in a range of professional and other forums.QualificationsBe a registered medical practitioner or medical scientist with an outstanding academic record and extensive clinical or public health experience.Expertise in epidemiology and/or musculoskeletal medicine/rheumatology/orthopaedics is particularly valued.Proven comprehension of epidemiology and/or your medical field, and demonstrated medical-scientific leadership.We may also use expressions of interest received in this selection process to fill future RMA appointments. A part-time Member Statutory Appointment is available for a term of up to five years. Additional appointments for the Chairperson and a Member appointment are available from July 2026.Appointment detailsApplications close 11:30PM AEDT Thursday 26 February 2026.Part-time appointment: Member Statutory Appointment up to five years; Chairperson and additional Member appointments available from July 2026.Contact and application processFor any job-related information required after reading the selection documentation, please contact [email protected] to lodge Applications: To apply go to and complete the online application by 11.30pm AEDT Thursday 26 February 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr