About the College

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) is a member-based organisation whose principal role is the training, assessment and professional development of emergency doctors for Australia and New Zealand.

We are a specialist medical College of over 110 employees with a strong purpose, positive environment and a CEO and Executive leadership team who lead our commitment to supporting our membership, staff and values of Equity, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

The Position

Reporting directly to the ACEM Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the incumbent is a member of the College Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Working closely with the CEO and other members of the ELT, the primary purposes of the role are to:

• Oversee the strategic development and implementation of the policy, research and advocacy initiatives identified through the ACEM strategic and business plans; and
• Provide high-level management and leadership to enable effective and efficient operation of the range of functions and activities associated with the Department of Policy, Research and Partnerships.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to have an impact in a critical area of public health, delivering significant value in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand. The successful incumbent will be a collaborative leader – harnessing talent, driving engagement and fostering a high-performance culture. Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams dealing with complex issues, as well outstanding stakeholder engagement skills are essential requirements, underpinned by an appreciation of how to successfully deliver outcomes for a range of internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

ACEM offers excellent staff benefits including:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active corporate social responsibility including Casual Friday Charity and Community Week
• Ongoing employee development and training

For further information, please contact Human Resources via email [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Director, Policy Research, and Partnerships enquiry via EthicalJobs, or via phone (03) 9320 0484.

ACEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer who promotes, embraces and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori are encouraged to apply.