Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives:
Help eliminate racism in health regulation

Call for applications for appointment to the Racism-related Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Special Issues Committee (RATSISIC)

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with experience addressing racism and a commitment to cultural safety?

• Join a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-only committee established under Ahpra’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anti-Racism Policy, with cultural authority to advise on racism-related reports made to Ahpra and the National Boards
• Support culturally safe and restorative approaches to addressing racism in our governance and workplace structures
  Provide advice on systemic issues, policy improvements, and community expectations to ensure Ahpra is accountable in eliminating racism

Ahpra works in partnership with 15 National Boards to regulate more than 960,000 registered health practitioners and over 180,000 registered students across 16 health professions.

The National Scheme is also committed to providing an environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of all abilities and backgrounds to apply, particularly people with a disability, carers of a person with a disability, people living in rural or remote areas of Australia and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. If you need an adjustment or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications will be assessed by a selection advisory panel and appointments will be for a two-year term, with eligibility for reappointment.

More information about the role, eligibility requirements and the application process can be found in the Information guide and the Terms of Reference.

For all other enquiries, please email statutoryappointments@ahpra.gov.au.