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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
Flexible location across Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand
Full-Time or Part-Time (0.6+ FTE)
About RACS
The
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
is a leading not-for-profit professional body responsible for surgical training, accreditation, and professional standards across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Fellowship of the College (FRACS) is internationally recognised as the benchmark of surgical excellence.
RACS drives innovation in medical education through contemporary programs, digital learning, and evidence-based practice. We offer a collaborative and values-driven workplace, supporting surgeons at every stage of their careers while championing equity, diversity, Indigenous health, and improved access to safe surgery across the Asia-Pacific.
You will be joining a team led by an Executive General Manager who is both strategic in their vision and execution focused on their delivery of innovative change that positively impacts surgical education programs.
About the role
The role of Principal Medical Educator is to provide strategic leadership in the design, development and delivery of RACS surgical education programs. This role ensures that curriculum, assessment, and faculty development initiatives align with current medical education best practices, regulatory requirements and RACS strategic priorities. A key focus is driving innovation in competency-based training, digital learning and assessment methodologies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of surgical education.
The role of Principal Medical Educator has the following key responsibilities:
lead the development and implementation of surgical education strategies,
oversee curriculum and assessment design,
support faculty, examiners and supervisors in medical education best practices,
ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements,
strengthen stakeholder engagement and external representation,
drive research, innovation and digital transformation in medical education.
This is an individual contributor hands-on role that has scope to expand over time.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:
post-graduate qualifications and clinical experience in a medical field.
post-graduate qualification and experience in medical education.
demonstrated experience in developing and/or implementing competency standards.
strong understanding of assessment methodologies, regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
experience in facilitating as well as training and mentoring educators, examiners and faculty in best practice teaching and assessment methods.
proven ability to engage with all diverse internal stakeholders from non-medical colleagues to executive board members and Fellows to senior consultants.
proven ability to advocate and engage with regulators and government agencies (AMC, MBA, AHPRA,DoH, MCNZ, TWO/HNZ).
The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics/attributes:
ability to synthesise and communicate complex professional, regulatory and educational requirements in a clear and concise manner to both medical and non-medical colleagues.
familiarity with international health and training systems to benchmark and innovate.
ability to balance professional credibility and educational expertise.
willingnessto take ownership in delivering and execution.
a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
a problem solver with an analytic mind.
Benefits of working with RACS
At RACS we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. RACS is a proud organisation with a long history, but the secret sauce to strength is our people and the passion, commitment and expertise you bring to your work. That's why it's so important that we foster a healthy, positive work environment where you feel valued and supported.Our people, and the passion, commitment and expertise they bring to their works, is important to us. We foster a healthy, positive work environment where staff feel valued, supported and given room to grow.By joining our team you will have:
flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office anywhere in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
flexibility to do this role on a full-time or part-time basis.
RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS).
access to five professional development leave days annually.
annual wellbeing reimbursement and access to a wellbeing app.
access to five days additional executive leave.
additional, gifted leave at the end of the year.
access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses.
access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition and lifestyle advice, as well as financial counselling.
Application process
Applications are invited from medical practitioners with medical education expertise who are motivated to shape the next generation of surgeons and leave a legacy.
Please submit your CV (no cover letter required) by clicking on the "Apply Now" button.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.
Thomas Executive is partnering exclusively with The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact
Erica Tieu at Thomas Executive
on .
RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Maori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Maoriand building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
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Staffing and Recruiting
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