To be eligible, Community Members on the Indigenous Health Committee must identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori and have community connections to ensure ACEM remains informed by and connected to the communities it serves. Individuals must not be a College member, must not be enrolled in an ACEM training program, and must not be otherwise ineligible under College regulations or the ACEM Constitution. ACEM Community Members who identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori currently serving on a College entity are eligible to apply.
Applications close Monday 29 September 2025 at 9:00am AEST
About the College
ACEM is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for training emergency physicians and advancing professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College has over 4600 members and more than 3200 trainees enrolled in its training programs. ACEM’s mission is to promote excellence in the delivery of quality emergency care to all communities through the expertise and commitment of its members.
The College is governed by a ten-person Board, whose members serve as the Directors of the organisation. The Indigenous Health Committee is an entity of the ACEM Board and provides leadership and advice on Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity and cultural safety in emergency departments. It oversees and supports the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Manaaki Mana Strategy, advises on representation across College entities, addresses emerging issues, and collaborates on standards, policies, and resources to advance equity and cultural safety.
About the role
The Indigenous Health Committee provides leadership and advice to the ACEM Board on Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity and cultural safety in emergency departments in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It collaborates with other College entities on the review and development of ACEM standards, policies and resources related to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity and cultural safety, addresses emerging issues, and has oversight of ACEM’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Manaaki Mana Strategy. Further information about the role of the Indigenous Health Committee is provided in the associated terms of reference.
Community members are selected for their lived experience and/or recognised expertise in areas relevant to the Indigenous Health Committee’s work. They play a key role in guiding the Indigenous Health Committee on Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori health equity, cultural safety, and representation in emergency medicine.
Up to four (4) community members may be appointed to the Indigenous Health Committee by the ACEM Board, in accordance with the Policy on the Appointment and Remuneration of Community Members (COR498).
Appointments will include up to two (2) Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Members, one (1) of whom will be nominated by the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA), and up to two (2) Māori Community Members, one (1) of whom will be nominated by Te ORA (Māori Medical Practitioners’ Association).
Applications that reflect the diversity of ACEM’s membership are strongly encouraged. Where applicable, appointments will be made with consideration to ensuring this diversity is represented within the membership of the Indigenous Health Committee.
Applications must be received by the College not later than 9:00am (AEST) on Monday 29 September 2025.
Information for applicants
Reference should be made to the position description for Community Members (PD117), which outlines the appointment and tenure, categories for community membership, selection criteria, and role and responsibilities to be addressed by applicants.
The Indigenous Health Committee meets three (3) 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.
Community Members receive remuneration for their participation in meetings as set out in the Policy on the Appointment and Remuneration of Community Members (COR498). This remuneration recognises the important role Community Members play in providing lived experience and/or specialist knowledge to inform the work of the Indigenous Health Committee and support the College’s objectives.
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 Di Draper, Committee Administrator at [email protected] by 9:00am (AEST) on Monday 29 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’s Indigenous Health Committee more generally, please contact Di Draper, Committee Administrator ([email protected]).