You'll support the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) training program in the region by providing direction to AFRM trainees. The Regional Training Coordinator (RTC) is a member of the AFRM SA/NT Regional Committee.

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

• advises the AFRM Council of matters relevant to the Faculty in the region
• promotes rehabilitation medicine in the region
• provides opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for Faculty Fellows
• committee members report to the AFRM Council and are accountable to the AFRM

Key stakeholders and relationships

• Faculty President
• Faculty Council
• Fellows and Trainees of the AFRM

Essential attributes

• fellowship of the AFRM
• resident in the region
• be familiar with the 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
• attitudes of cooperation and positivity and high standards of ethical behaviour
• strong administrative and organisational skills
• commitment to quality assurance and continuous development
• demonstrated experience in medical education at the postgraduate level
• demonstrated understanding of the medical education environment in the region
• commitment to being an advocate for trainees in the region
• sound knowledge of the AFRM training program requirements
• commitment to supporting supervisors and mentors in their education tasks
• knowledge and understanding of modern educational principles, self-directed learning, and adult learning principles

Key responsibilities

• assist trainees with queries about their training
• advise potential trainees of appropriate training opportunities in the region
• advise potential trainees of entry requirements to the AFRM training program
• formulate and coordinate educational activities for local AFRM trainees
• attend Regional Committee meetings
• 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 region 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

The Regional Training Coordinator of the Regional Committee has access to the staff of the Faculty to provide secretarial support and professional advice. Staff members are line-managed by the College CEO based on 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