The AFRM Terms of Reference guide the AFRM Regional Committee’s operations, responsibilities, and functions. The AFRM Regional Committee advises the AFRM Council of matters relevant to the Faculty in the region, promotes Rehabilitation medicine in the region and provide opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for Faculty Fellows.

AFRM Regional Committee members report to the AFRM Council and are accountable to the AFRM.

Essential attributes

• Fellowship of the AFRM
• Resident in the region
• Be fully conversant with the RACP’s Constitution, AFRM Regional Committee’s Terms of Reference, AFRM By-laws, the RACP Strategic Plan, and the AFRM strategic and business plans.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and understanding of governance
• Demonstrated understanding of the medical education environment in the region
• Attitudes of cooperation and positivity and high standards of ethical behaviour
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous development 

Key responsibilities 

• Attend AFRM Regional Committee meetings.
• Assist in ensuring that AFRM Regional Committee works productively and harmoniously.
• Ensure good governance of the AFRM
• Assist the Chair, AFRM Regional Committee in aligning the AFRM strategic and business plans to the Strategic Plan of the RACP
• Assist the Chair, AFRM Regional Committee in identifying and responding to new and emerging issues in the regions relevant to AFRM as they arise.
• Ensure timely responses to requests for comment or report from the AFRM Council; Faculty Training Committee and other AFRM Committees
• Adhere to the RACP’s policies, including prevention of discrimination and harassment

How to apply

Read the following documents before applying:

• AFRM NSW/ACT Regional Committee Fellow Position Description (DOC)
• AFRM Regional Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (PDF) and your CV to afrm@racp.edu.au