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A career at the AMC

Join a team of highly-skilled professionals committed to ensuring the best standards of healthcare for Australian communities.

Work with leaders in the medical profession, medical education, health services and the community.

AMC values

Striving for excellence
Cultural safety
Collaboration
Integrity
Openness and Accountability
Innovation

Diversity and cultural safety 

We value diversity and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and culturally safe for all. All staff are required to participate in ongoing cultural safety training.

We work closely with a number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori stakeholders. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples to consider working with us.

We have a diverse workforce and are committed to transparent and equitable policies and practices.

Our staff value the:

  • purpose of the AMC and the contribution it makes to the community
  • AMC values
  • variety and opportunities including opportunity for promotion
  • flexible working arrangements
  • a caring and family friendly environment
  • people that work at the AMC
  • capacity to contribute to work teams that support high quality medical training and education
  • commitment to diversity and social inclusion.

What we offer

  • a competitive salary, including salary packaging options
  • annual salary reviews
  • annual WPI increase
  • generous leave policies that recognise our staff diversity
  • ongoing cultural safety training for all staff
  • flexible and hybrid working opportunities
  • a spacious, open workplace with free city parking for Canberra-based staff
  • a commitment to training and professional development
  • wellbeing support including employee assistance program for staff and their family
  • an active staff social club.

Employment Opportunities

Head of the CEO’s Office (PN249)

  • Full-time – Permanent (or other arrangement by agreement)
  • Senior leadership position with significant impact.
  • Based in the heart of Ngunnawal/ Ngambri/ Canberra city – modern office environment with free onsite parking included.

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Executive team as the Head of the CEO’s Office. This newly established senior role will work closely with the CEO to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and organisational capability across the AMC.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional with strong project leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement experience who thrives in a dynamic, purpose driven environment.

The Head of the CEO’s Office is a senior leadership position responsible for enhancing the coordination, oversight, and delivery of organisational priorities. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will lead the AMC’s Project Management Office (PMO), oversee privacy and complaints functions, and coordinate organisation wide responses to external stakeholders.

The position description is available here.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek with your CV and include in your email/cover letter a brief outline of your suitability for the role.

Junior Travel Officer – PN237

  • Based in the heart of Ngunnawal/ Ngambri/ Canberra city – modern office environment with free onsite parking included.
  • Generous leave policies that recognise our staff diversity
  • Part-time, fixed-term position

The role is responsible for coordinating domestic and international travel for AMC staff and stakeholders, ensuring all arrangements meet policy requirements and high service standards. It involves preparing accurate travel documentation, managing changes to meeting programs, and supporting group bookings in collaboration with the Travel Officer, Travel Manager, and external providers. The position also contributes to continuous improvement by proactively resolving travel issues, supporting team operations, and understanding the full travel process to provide coverage when needed.

How to apply:

Please apply via seek with your CV and include in your email/cover letter a brief outline of your suitability for the role.

The position description is available here.

Program Coordinator, Specialist Education Accreditation – PN016

  • Based in the heart of Ngunnawal/ Ngambri/ Canberra city – modern office environment with free onsite parking included.
  • Generous leave policies that recognise our staff diversity
  • Full-time / Fixed-term position

The Program Coordinator, Specialist Education Accreditation, undertakes high quality administration and support for the governance and monitoring programs of the Specialist Education Accreditation portfolio. The role is responsible for providing professional support to the Specialist Education Accreditation Committee and the Progress Monitoring Sub Committee. The role reports to the Manager, Specialist Education Accreditation working alongside colleagues with similar roles in the section to ensure specialist medical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand meet accreditation standards.

How to apply:

Please apply via seek with your CV and include in your email/cover letter a brief outline of your suitability for the role.

The position description is available here. 

Manager, Specialist Education Accreditation – PN045

  • Based in the heart of Ngunnawal/ Ngambri/ Canberra city – modern office environment with free onsite parking included.
  • Generous leave policies that recognise our staff diversity
  • Full-time / permanent position

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to manage a portfolio of accreditation and monitoring activities for specialist medical education providers and their programs. This role plays a key part in upholding AMC standards, ensuring high‑quality assessment processes, and supporting continuous improvement across the specialist education sector .As the Manager, Specialist Education Accreditation, you will lead the delivery of accreditation and monitoring programs, provide expert analysis and advice to AMC committees, and oversee governance processes for the Specialist Education Accreditation Committee and Progress Monitoring Subcommittee. You will represent the AMC in accreditation activities, guide education providers through assessment processes, and contribute to the implementation of revised accreditation standards and model procedures.

With responsibility for a small team, you will foster a positive, high‑performing culture, manage workloads and development, and ensure alignment with AMC values, including cultural safety. The role also requires strong stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori partners, and representing the AMC at key sector events. This is an opportunity for a skilled accreditation, governance, or education quality professional to influence national standards, lead meaningful sector engagement, and contribute to the advancement of specialist medical education in Australia.

How to apply:

Please apply via seek with your CV and include in your email/cover letter a brief outline of your suitability for the role.

The position description is available  here.

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