Call for applications for appointment to the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee

12 Dec 2022

The Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications from interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples for appointment to the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (the Committee).

The role of the Committee is to:

• develop accreditation standards for approval by the Board
• assess, accredit and monito education providers and programs of study
• ensure culturally safe practice is integrated in the design and implementation of programs, and
• make recommendations and give advice to the Board.

Who should apply?

Applicants must have:

• expertise in culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

The National Scheme has an important role in ensuring the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce that is responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health and contributes to the elimination of racism in the provision of health services.

To achieve this, we have committed to increasing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leadership and voices on Boards and Committees and warmly invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

To view the vacancy and submit an application, please visit the Committee member recruitment page.

If you would like to talk about this opportunity further, please email mobvoices@ahpra.gov.au or call 07 3149 4789 and Patrick Murphy, Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Officer, will be in touch.

Applications close on Sunday 15 January 2023 at 5:00pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time.