Manager, CPD Homes Accreditation

Australian Medical Council Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual AMC Wellbeing Day

Extra AMC Days during holiday shutdown

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Australian Medical Council Limited in Canberra is seeking a leader to oversee accreditation and monitoring of CPD home providers and programs. You will coordinate assessment teams, prepare committee papers, and advise on standards and policy while managing portfolios and budgets.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead a small team, ensuring culturally safe practices across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in accreditation, regulation, policy or program management.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading staff with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical judgement and risk management for complex information.
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead accreditation and monitoring of CPD home providers and programs.
• Oversee CPD Home Accreditation Advisory Committee work program and coordinate assessment teams.
• Prepare and approve high-quality committee papers, reports and recommendations; advise on standards and policies.
• Manage portfolio reporting, data quality, budgets and resources.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams, providers, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small team; collaborate with Indigenous Policy and Programs to embed culturally safe practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Policy and program management

Cultural safety

Education

Experience in accreditation or health education

Job description

Australian Medical CouncilCanberra ACT | Permanent, full-time

Make an impact on the quality of medical education and professional development

About the AMC

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is the national standards and assessment body for medical education and training. Our work helps ensure 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 Māori 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.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori Peoples.

Reporting to the Head, Accreditation Governance & Reporting, you will:

• Lead the accreditation and monitoring of CPD home providers and programs, including the annual assessment and monitoring work plan.
• Oversee the CPD Home Accreditation Advisory Committee work program and coordinate assessment teams to apply standards consistently.
• Prepare and approve high‑quality committee papers, reports and recommendations, and provide advice on accreditation standards, policies and complex matters.
• Manage portfolio reporting, records, data quality, budgets and resources.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams, providers, regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small team, and work with the Indigenous Policy and Programs team to embed culturally safe practices across the portfolio.

About you

• Relevant experience in accreditation, regulation, policy, program management, health profession education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs or portfolios involving multiple priorities, stakeholders and interdependencies.
• Experience leading or supervising staff, with strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to manage risk, complex information and sensitive matters while producing clear, defensible advice and reports.
• A strong commitment to cultural safety, respectful engagement and inclusive work practices, with experience incorporating these principles into stakeholder engagement, policy or program delivery

What’s in it for you:

• Salary on Offer: $131.026 to $142,596.38 + superannuation + leave loading;
• Flexible working arrangements, including TOIL;
• Access generous leave policies, including an annual AMC Wellbeing Day;
• Additional AMC Days during the Christmas/New Year shutdown period;
• Salary packaging opportunities through the AMC's not-for-profit charity status;
• Wellbeing package including reimbursement options