The FRMC is made up of Fellows from across RACP, including a Fellow or Trainee based in Aotearoa New Zealand and independent members. The criteria for selection include:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of financial reporting, risk management, investment, commercial activities, external audit, internal controls and compliance as outlined in the Purpose and Role and Responsibilities of the Finance and Risk Management Committee By-law.
2. Declare any previous or current professional or personal connections exist that may give cause for a perceived conflict of interest with the FRMC or the RACP.
3. The Aotearoa NZ representative must be a Fellow or Trainee based in Aotearoa NZ.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Applicants with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply. It is not expected that candidates will have all these skills and we are recruiting for multiple roles on the FRMC:

• demonstrated financial literacy, including experience in financial reporting, accounting, investment oversight, commercial analysis or funds management
• prior experience in governance, including service on a board, audit, finance or risk committee (corporate, higher education, government, not-for-profit or health sectors)
• professional experience in risk management, legal compliance, internal controls, regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk systems or audit
• relevant legal or regulatory experience, including familiarity with statutory obligations, fiduciary duties, contracts, employment law, migration law, or governance law
• experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, public policy, issues management or reputation/risk advisory
• experience working in complex environments where financial, political, community or clinical issues intersect and require good judgement and balanced decision-making
• sector knowledge in health, higher education, public policy, regulated professional environments or not-for-profit operations
• strong analytical capability and the ability to interpret financial, strategic, reputational and risk information with sound and independent judgement
• a collegiate, respectful and constructive approach, including the capacity to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and participate in robust decision-making within a committee setting

This is a senior committee role requiring a high degree of independence, professional maturity and the ability to critically review financial, legal, reputational and risk information. Applicants should demonstrate both technical capability and an understanding of good governance, stakeholder management and the reputational responsibilities of a national professional body.

Read the position description (PDF) before applying. 

Apply 

If you're interested in applying for the available position on the RACP Finance and Risk Management Committee, please provide your CV and a covering letter briefly outlining your interest and suitability for the position to FinanceCommittee@racp.edu.au