About the College
ACEM is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for training emergency physicians and advancement of professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. ACEM has over 4600 members and over 3200 trainees undertaking one of the College training programs. The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the delivery of quality emergency care to all of our communities through our committed and expert members.
The College is governed by a ten-person Board, with Board members being the Directors of the organisation. Under the ACEM Constitution, the membership of the ACEM Board includes a Community Representative.
About the role
The position of Community Representative on the ACEM Board was established in 2019 following the passing of a special resolution to enable increased diversity on the Board. With the term of office of the current Community Member on the ACEM Board concluding at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the College, the Board is currently inviting EOIs from eligible individuals for appointment for the 2025-2027 term of office. Applications that reflect the diversity of the ACEM membership are encouraged. Where applicable, appointments will be made with consideration given to the objective of ensuring this diversity is reflected in the membership of the ACEM Board.
Applications must be received by the College by not later than 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 5 September 2025.
Information for applicants
Reference should be made to the Information for Applicants, which outlines the eligibility criteria, application process and selection criteria to be addressed by applicants.
The ACEM Board meets six (6) times per year, with meetings held in person as well as by virtual means. Travel and accommodation expenses for attending in person meetings are covered by the College. While the position on the ACEM Board is in a pro bono capacity, contributions to other College activities, inclusive of appointments to other College entities as a result of membership of the ACEM Board, will be remunerated.
Reference documents
Individuals are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the following College documents, before applying:
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following documentation via email to [email protected] by 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 5 September 2025:
It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that all eligibility and application requirements are met at the time of application. While applications will be checked to ensure validity, applicants will only be advised where requirements are not met if there is adequate time to do so in the context of normal administrative processes. No extensions will be granted to the closing date and time for applications where requirements are not met.
Further information
Any questions in relation to the EOI process or the position of Community Representative on the ACEM Board more generally, please direct these to the College Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brendan Peek, via email to [email protected].