Call for applications: Expert Panel on Drug and Alcohol Screening

08 Sep 2025

Ahpra is seeking applications from medical practitioners with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with drug and/or alcohol misuse, including impairment for appointment to the Expert Panel on Drug and Alcohol Screening (Expert Panel).

The Expert Panel provides ongoing expert advice on the biological assessment, testing and monitoring of applicants and registrants with drug and/or alcohol misuse, including impairment.

Panel selection

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.

To achieve this, we have committed to increasing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leadership and voices on the Ahpra Board and warmly invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

We are also committed to increasing diversity and social inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from young people, people with a disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To view the vacancy and submit an application, please visit the Statutory appointments vacancies page.

For enquiries, please email [email protected].

Applications close on Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:55pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time.