The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is seeking:

• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Straits Islander person, and
• A Māori and/or Pasifika person

to join its Research and Evaluation Committee (REC).

RANZCO is the only professional body representing the almost 1200 ophthalmologists (medical eye specialists) in Australia and New Zealand.

Our mission is to drive improvements in eye health care in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific Region through continuing exceptional training, education, research and advocacy. Underpinning all RANZCO's work is a commitment to: best patient outcomes, education and training, evidence based decision making, collaboration and collegiality.

The REC Committee is made up of Ophthalmologists, other professionals and lay people and is currently seeking additional representation from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Straits Islander (Australia), and Māori and/or Pasifika (New Zealand) communities.

The Research Evaluation Committee is responsible to the Board of RANZCO as well as the Qualification and Education Committee. All participants of committees of RANZCO are voluntary, with no remuneration. However, members of the REC who are not affiliated with RANZCO are reimbursed for travel, parking and extraneous costs associated with attending meetings and other business associated with their membership of the REC.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive contribution to the vision of Australian and New Zealand communities through the College.

Skill / Area of Specialisation

The committee member that we are seeking does not need any formal qualifications; however, the person must be able to support the Committee’s purpose which is:

• To provide advice for the internal research and evaluation work undertaken by RANZCO.

In addition to this, the person we are seeking would be carrying out the following duties:

• Attend Committee meetings and actively participate in discussion.
• Read Agenda papers and Minutes of meetings in preparation for the meeting.
• Keep matters relevant to the role of the Committee and maintain confidentiality on matters of importance or that can affect the interests of RANZCO and/or the specialty of ophthalmology.
• Act with care and diligence and in the best interests of the Committee and RANZCO.
• Keep abreast of key issues that may impact on the work and areas of responsibility of the Committee.
• Dedicate time outside of Committee meetings to undertake Committee-related activities, as required.
• Assist in the development of relationships with College partners and stakeholders.

A position description is attached.