The term for this casual vacancy will start in January 2026 following confirmation of appointment and will conclude at the RACP AGM in May 2026, in line with the College election cycle.

The AFOEM By-laws guide the Council’s operations, responsibilities and functions. The AFOEM Council promotes occupational and environmental medicine and provide opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for Faculty Fellows. AFOEM Council members report to the AFOEM President and are accountable to the Faculty for the operations of the AFOEM Council.

The AFOEM Terms of References guide the Regional Committee’s operations, responsibilities and functions. AFOEM Regional Representatives report to the AFOEM President and are accountable to the Faculty for the operations of the AFOEM Regional Committee.

Essential attributes

• Fellowship of the AFOEM
• Resident in the region
• Be fully conversant with the RACP’s Constitution, AFOEM By-laws, AFOEM Regional Committee’s Terms of References, the RACP Strategic Plan, and the AFOEM 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 AFOEM Council meetings and AFOEM Regional Committee meetings.
• Assist in ensuring that AFOEM Council and AFOEM Regional Committee work productively and harmoniously
• Ensure good governance of the AFOEM
• Assist the Chair, AFOEM Council and Chair, AFOEM Regional Committee (if applicable) in aligning the AFOEM strategic and business plans to the Strategic Plan of the RACP
• Assist the Chair, AFOEM Council and Chair, AFOEM Regional Committee (if applicable) in identifying and responding to new and emerging issues in the regions relevant to AFOEM as they arise
• Ensure timely responses to requests for comment or report from the AFOEM Council, AFOEM Regional Committee and other AFOEM Committees
• Adhere to the RACP’s policies, including prevention of discrimination and harassment

Apply

To apply, Submit your expression of interest form (PDF) and CV to afoem@racp.edu.au