To ensure the Ethics Committee fulfils its scope and purpose effectively, the following are being sought of applicants for the 5 RACP member positions:

• currently working in regional, rural, and/or remote physician practice to provide perspectives on the unique ethical challenges faced in these settings; or
• currently working in paediatric medicine, to address the complex ethical considerations in caring for children and young people; or
• currently working in the Aotearoa New Zealand health system, to ensure representation of its distinct cultural and structural contexts; and
• knowledge of ethics in policy and advocacy to guide the College's work in shaping healthcare policy and advocating for ethical practices

The Ethics Committee is a vital advisory body to the RACP Board. It advises on ethical issues affecting RACP members and the broader medical community. These issues may span policy development, advocacy, education, clinical practice, and healthcare delivery, ensuring the College upholds the highest ethical standards in its endeavours.

The Ethics Committee meets up to 3 times a year, including:

• 1 face-to-face meeting at RACP's head office in Sydney, usually an all-day meeting
• all other times via Zoom video conference, usually 2 to 4 hours

For further information about the Ethics Committee, read The RACP Ethics Committee By-law (PDF).

Apply

If you are interested in applying for the position on the Ethics Committee, please read a more detailed position description (PDF) and submit an expression of interest form (DOC) with a copy of your CV to the Ethics Committee Secretariat via Ethics@racp.edu.au