Gender Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee seeks Aotearoa New Zealand Representative

Overview The Gender Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (GEDAC) of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is seeking expressions of interest from Fellows living and working in Aotearoa New Zealand to represent the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee on GEDAC. About GEDAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the College on matters relating to gender equity, diversity and inclusion. One time-limited position is open for an RACP Fellow living and working in Aotearoa New Zealand. The successful applicant will be nominated by the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee for appointment to GEDAC for the remainder of the current committee term, ending July 2027. The Committee aims to achieve inclusive representation of diverse and intersectional perspectives across its membership. Current members can be viewed on the Gender Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee webpage. Purpose The purpose of GEDAC is: Advising the College on work and activities relating to gender equity, diversity and inclusion Reviewing and making recommendations regarding relevant College action plans and reporting on progress Liaising and collaborating with College bodies, teams and members to progress gender equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives Supporting and engaging with the Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) program Promoting diverse and inclusive representation across College bodies and activities The Role As a member of the GEDAC, key responsibilities include: Attending and actively contributing to Advisory Committee meetings and discussions Providing advice and expertise on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in medicine in the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand contexts Contributing to the review of College initiatives relating to equity, diversity and inclusion Supporting engagement and collaboration between GEDAC and relevant College bodies, members and stakeholders Championing the value of diverse and inclusive representation across the College Acting in the interests of the College as a whole Time commitment GEDAC will meet for one meeting this year via Zoom. It is anticipated that the Committee will hold approximately two further meetings before the end of its current term in July 2027. Committee members are expected to prepare for and attend meetings on a voluntary basis. Eligibility Applicants must be an RACP Fellow living and working in Aotearoa New Zealand The successful applicant will be nominated by the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee for appointment to GEDAC Role Requirements Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience in, gender equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices Ability to contribute to strategic and system-level committee discussions and decision-making Familiarity with College governance requirements and adherence to relevant policies and procedures How to Apply Further information is available in the Terms of Reference (PDF). To apply, submit the application document and your CV to RACP.Diversity@racp.edu.au, including the subject line "GEDAC EOI – Your Name".