The IRTP provides greater opportunities for graduates interested in rural careers to maintain connections to rural communities while they complete post graduate training.
An IRTP post enables a specialist trainee to complete at least two thirds of their speciality training within a rural region (defined as Modified Monash Model [MMM] 2-7 locations), with only limited metropolitan rotations where necessary to meet speciality training program requirements.
Under IRTP, specialist trainees:
- must show a commitment to working in a rural area;
- must complete at least two thirds of their speciality training within a rural region (defined as Modified Monash Model [MMM] 2-7 locations); and
- may complete limited metropolitan rotations where necessary to meet college education and accreditation standards.
In 2026, ACEM is facilitating 12 IRTP posts through agreements with hospital ‘host’ settings throughout Australia.
To find ‘host’ settings, please click on the map below then select IRTP Training Sites and/or Filter by State. Click on a setting for further information about the post.
IRTP funding
IRTP is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) under the Specialist Training Program (STP) with a particular focus on rural training.
STP seeks to extend vocational training for specialist registrars into regional, rural and remote areas, and private facilities.
All STP programs operate under the STP Operational Framework, where further information on IRTP can be found.
New Post applications
DHDA hosts the Reserve List applications for health settings – previously known as expressions of interest. Applications are currently closed and when they open, health settings will be notified through ACEM communication channels.
To find out more about the eligibility requirements and timeframes, please visit the Department’s website.
Note: successful applications from this process will be added to College’s Reserve List and it is not a guarantee of funding.
Are you a trainee looking for an IRTP placement?
If you are a trainee with a genuine interest in completing the majority of your training in rural Australia, you may be interested in IRTP positions.
Please refer to the map above for ACEM IRTP posts at funded health settings.
You may also refer to the following ACEM advertisements on our Jobs in EM page, and in the weekly College Bulletin to see if there are any vacancies at these IRTP funded sites.
Note: IRTP funding is paid to the hospital to contribute to the training post salary, as trainees rotate around sites as outlined in the lead hospitals proposal.
Does your site want to advertise a vacant IRTP post?
ACEM advertises vacant IRTP positions on our Jobs in EM page, and in the weekly College Bulletin, which reaches over 9,000 EM professionals. For more information, visit the ACEM advertising page.
Further Information
For more information about IRTP posts, email ACEM at [email protected]u.