The Assessment Committee is the lead committee for assessment functions across RACP training programs. It acts as the expert body for assessment, develops standards and policy, and ensures high-quality practices through the consistent application of established RACP assessment standards and processes across training programs.

The Committee provides direction on quality improvement across examinations and work-based assessment, oversees governance of assessment, advises on assessment blueprints, reviews assessment subcommittees, and monitors risks and issues relating to assessment.

The Committee meets up to 5 times per year, with 1 face-to-face meeting held in Sydney.

As the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representative, you'll be responsible for providing cultural insights and advice to the College Assessment Committee, ensuring assessment and exams are informed by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective.

In this role, you will:

• bring a cultural lens to assessment practices, offering recommendations that reflect cultural awareness and an understanding of the trainee journey
• help ensure assessment processes are culturally safe, equitable, and inclusive, supporting fair participation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees
• contribute to embedding cultural integrity in assessment design, delivery, and review, and promote understanding of how cultural context influences learning and performance
• provide guidance on appropriate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and perspectives within assessment content, ensuring the College’s assessment standards reflect the values of respect, inclusion, and reconciliation.

Applicants should be either:

• a current member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Health Committee (ATSIHC), or
• an individual who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

As a representative, you should have a strong connection to the community and a current understanding of the trainee experience within the College training programs.

The position will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, with opportunity for renewal.

To request a copy of the Terms of Reference or for further information, email cac@racp.edu.au

How to apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC), including a short summary of your relevant knowledge and experience to Dr Mike Tweed, Chair via cac@racp.edu.au