The Chair is also a member of the AFRM Council as the regional representative.

Context of the position

The AFRM Terms of Reference (PDF) guide the AFRM Regional Committee’s operations, responsibilities, and functions.

The AFRM Regional Committee advises the AFRM Council on matters relevant to the Faculty in the region. It promotes Rehabilitation Medicine within the region and provides opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for Faculty Fellows.

The committee members report to the AFRM Council and are accountable to the AFRM.

Essential attributes

To be suitable for this role, you must:

• be a Fellow of the AFRM
• live in the region
• be familiar with: RACP’s Constitution, AFRM Regional Committee’s Terms of Reference, AFRM By-laws (PDF), RACP Strategic Plan, AFRM strategic and business plan
• 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

• Chair AFRM Regional Committee meetings and attend AFRM Council meetings to provide an update on their region
• assist in ensuring that AFRM Regional Committee works productively and harmoniously
• ensure good governance of the AFRM
• assist in aligning the AFRM strategic and business plans to the Strategic Plan of the RACP
• assist the AFRM Council 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 and other AFRM Committees
• adhere to the RACP’s policies, including prevention of discrimination and harassment

Extent of authority

Members of the AFRM Regional Committee have access to the staff of the Faculty for provision of professional advice and secretariat support.

Staff are line managed by the RACP Chief Executive Officer on the basis of agreed work plans and resources as approved by the Board.

Read the AFRM Regional Committee Terms of Reference (PDF) and the position description (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (PDF) to AFRM@racp.edu.au