Job Description
National Health and Medical Research Council – Bondi NSW
13d ago , from National Health and Medical Research Council
Australia wide
Are you passionate about health?
Do you want to contribute to Australia's future?
Do you see yourself working in the health and/or medical research?
If so, this may be the internship for you!
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) invites current university students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply for our Indigenous Virtual Internship Program.
This dynamic program offers you the chance to dive into NHMRC's important work while enriching your academic journey with hands‐on experience.
The Indigenous Internship Program is available Australia wide as remote work, however candidates based in Canberra or Melbourne will have the option to work from the NHMRC office.
Each internship is unique, depending on your project you may have the opportunity to:
Engage directly with government processes involved in funding health and medical research
Contribute to developing guidelines and addressing ethical challenges
Explore how knowledge is shared and promoted across communities
Gain a deeper understanding of public administration and accountability in action
APS Level 3
$72,620 - $80,492 per annum plus 15.4% Superannuation
Australia wide
Are you passionate about health?
Do you want to contribute to Australia's future?
Do you see yourself working in the health and/or medical research?
If so, this may be the internship for you!
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) invites current university students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply for our Indigenous Virtual Internship Program.
This dynamic program offers you the chance to dive into NHMRC's important work while enriching your academic journey with hands‐on experience.




The Indigenous Internship Program is available Australia wide as remote work, however candidates based in Canberra or Melbourne will have the option to work from the NHMRC office.
Each internship is unique, depending on your project you may have the chance to:
Engage directly with government processes involved in funding health and medical research
Contribute to developing guidelines and addressing ethical challenges
Explore how knowledge is shared and promoted across communities
Gain a deeper understanding of public administration and accountability in action
Job specific duties
As part of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to take part in various projects to:
Build and maintain effective relationships within NHMRC and with external stakeholders
Provide critical operational and administrative support in exciting and impactful projects
Draft communication with grant recipients and stakeholders
Providing administrative support for corporate and project related activities such as:
Drafting communication messages to the research sector
Gathering and providing input to briefings and requests for information
Data extraction and analysis
Bring fresh ideas and creative thinking to drive innovative improvements across the business
Core capabilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to build rapport and maintain strong stakeholder relationships within NHMRC and with external providers




Accountability for completion of allocated tasks, review of work and contribute to team goals
Being a self-starter and a reliable team member with a 'can do' attitude
Ability to work independently and manage workloads, including prioritising urgent deadlines
To be eligible you must:
Be enrolled in an undergraduate or master's degree in a health, medical research or science related field and provide evidence to confirm that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Be available for approximately 200 hours from mid-November **** to mid-January **** (during the summer university break).
However, there is flexibility around these timeframes.
Submit a completed online application form with your Resume prior to the closing date and time, be an Australian citizen and be able to provide evidence of this.
If successful, you will also be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
For further information
Please refer to the Job Description or contact Sam Faulkner, Director Indigenous Advice ******
NHMRC is an inclusive and diverse employer that supports gender equity and diversity in leadership.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, mature age people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
This opportunity is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under Clause 31 of the Public Service Commissioner's Direction **** and is within the meaning of special measures under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act ****.
You will be required to provide confirmation of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
Applications close
11:30 PM AEDT Sunday, 25 October ****
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📌 Indigenous Internship Program 2026-2027 (New South Wales)
🏢 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
📍 New South Wales