Policy & Programs Officer

Policy and Governance Officer Accreditation Assessments Permanent full-time Canberra or Melbourne-based Hybrid/Remote

Programs and Governance Officer CPD Homes New Medical Specialities and Endorsement Permanent full-time Canberra based Hybrid

About us

The Australian Medical Council (AMCs) purpose is to ensure that the standards of education training and assessment of the medical profession promote and protect the health of the Australian community.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The AMC aims for a diverse workforce so that we reflect the Australian community we serve. We believe that diversity improves ideas and results in better outcomes. Our employment policies reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The AMC works closely with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Mori stakeholders and is committed to ensuring a working environment that is inclusive and culturally safe at all times. All staff are required to participate in ongoing cultural safety training.

About the opportunities

The Accreditation Section has five small teams with responsibility for the accreditation of medical education programs across primary health (medical schools) prevocational and specialty medicine training.

Role focus areas include but are not limited to:

Undertaking accreditation assessments and monitoring of accredited medical education providers

Governance administration and committee management

Program management and coordination

Policy and process development.

Stakeholder engagement.

Join the Accreditation team in these full-time roles the position descriptions are available at:

About you

We are seeking motivated candidates who demonstrate a strong alignment to the AMCs values committed to ensuring culturally safe practices are embedded through all of your work and maintaining a high degree of professionalism communication and attention to detail. The full selection criteria are as outlined in the position description (including the below):

Minimum one year experience relevant to the role/key results areas (required).

Flexibility for interstate travel and occasional extended hours (required).

Program/project coordination and stakeholder engagement experience (desirable).

Knowledge of the Australian health care system and/or the regulation and/or health profession education and training and/or organisation of medical practice (desirable).

Whats in it for you

Contribute to the quality of medical education and healthcare in Australia.

Work in a dynamic environment with a high performing team.

Base salary between $92972.97 to $105400.36 11.5% superannuation.

Spacious modern workplace in Canberra City with free secure underground parking.

Generous leave policies that recognise our staff diversity (includes AMC Wellbeing Day per year so you can focus on your mental physical emotional and/or social health).

Access to training and professional development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning).

Flexitime annual salary reviews WPI increases and salary sacrificing options.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (you are welcome to apply for more than one role please state which role/s you are interested in within your cover letter or CV).

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) Monday 30th June 2025.

For further information on the role contact