Expression of Interest for OTP Interviewers in General Paediatrics

Overview The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is inviting Fellows who are specialists in General Paediatrics to express their interest in becoming interviewers to assist with the assessment of Overseas Trained Physicians (OTP). About OTP Assessment Committees play a key role in the assessment of OTPs by determining which physicians can work in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Part of this process often involves an interview for clarification and additional information on an OTP's specialist assessment application. Interviews take approximately one hour via Zoom. The RACP is committed to inclusive and respectful committee environments, and to ensuring its governance structures reflect the breadth of perspectives across its membership and the communities it serves. When assessing expressions of interest, the College considers skills and experience alongside the perspectives and lived experience applicants may bring. Any information shared is voluntary and will be treated respectfully. The RACP recognises Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand, and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Indigenous peoples of Australia and Pacific peoples as recognised within the Indigenous Strategic Framework. Consistent with the RACP Constitution and the Indigenous Strategic Framework, and informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the College is committed to upholding Indigenous leadership, the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination, and ensuring cultural safety across committee environments. This is not positioned as a subset of diversity, but reflects distinct status, leadership, rights, and contribution. The Role OTP specialist interviewers play a key role in the assessment process. Key responsibilities include: Interviewing OTPs to understand their overseas qualifications, training and experience Assisting the OTP Committee interviewer(s) in drafting a report to provide to the RACP Providing speciality expertise/advice to the OTP Assessment Committees (when required) Role Requirements Completion of an online learning module, with details and the enrolment key shared once the OTP Team receives the completed expression of interest form Attendance at a minimum of two OTP interviews (in any subspecialty) as an observer only, once the online module has been completed (additional observations may be undertaken for further experience) Availability to be confirmed for OTP interviews once the module is completed and two interviews have been observed, with date and time options provided based on the availability of OTP Assessment Committee interviewers Maintaining confirmed interview commitments, as cancellations cause delays for OTP applicants and Committee interviewers who have reserved time for these interviews Completion of the interview report within one week after each interview Contract Terms and Conditions Interviewers are compensated $400AUD plus $40 GST per interview in Australia Interviewers are compensated $375NZD per interview in Aotearoa New Zealand How to Apply To apply, submit an Expression of Interest Form (DOC) to OTP@racp.edu.au or OTP@racp.org.nz with the subject line 'OTP Interviewer – General Paediatrics'. Enquiries For questions about this role or the OTP process, contact the OTP Team at OTP@racp.edu.au or OTP@racp.org.nz.