The Professional Services Review (PSR) agency is an independent statutory body that investigates potential inappropriate practices in the provision of services under the Medicare, Pharmaceutical, or Child Dental Benefits programs. Cases are referred to the PSR Director by the Chief Executive (or delegate) of Medicare.

The PSR Panel provides a body of clinical professionals from which Committees can be drawn to undertake these investigations.

The powers and functions of the PSR are set out in Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973.

Applications for appointment to the PSR Panel are being sought from RACP Fellows that:

• are specialists in either gastroenterology and hepatology, or paediatrics and child health
• have an interest in and knowledge of the Medicare billing system; and
• have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the health profession

Key responsibilities

Terms of appointment:

• Appointments to the PSR are determined by the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing as part of a selection process external to the College.
• Successful candidates are appointed for a 5-year term.
• Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.
• Sitting fees are paid per the Remuneration Tribunal's Determination for part-time public officers, including superannuation where applicable.
• Travel and accommodation are reimbursed according to PSR policy.

Please note that any successful applicant to the PSR Panel would undertake the role in an individual capacity and not as a formal representative of the College.

How to apply

Please provide your name, contact details, and a brief copy of your CV (no more than 3–4 pages) via email to policy@racp.edu.au by 23:59 PM AEDT Sunday, 26 April 2026. Member details received will then be passed on to the PSR Secretariat.