Expression of interest: ACEM Foundation Committee Community Member

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced community members to join the ACEM Foundation Committee, bringing specialist expertise in philanthropy, fundraising strategy and foundation governance.

This is a paid voluntary position in alignment with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency remuneration model. The committee meets up to four times per year. Meetings generally require a time commitment of approximately three hours, although some meetings may be scheduled for a longer duration. Members are also expected to review and consider papers out of session, as required.

Applications must be received by the College by not later than 5:00pm AEST Monday 21 September 2026.

1. Applicant Details

Please provide your details below.

ACEM ID (if applicable)

Name:

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Email:

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Address:

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Please indicate your gender identity:

Are you Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori? (please select all boxes that apply):

2. About the role

The committee is seeking a community member who brings a strategic, whole-of-organisation view of philanthropic income and the integrity and independence of judgement to provide external, independent perspective to the committee. The ideal candidate will have:

Understanding of the regulatory and governance environment for charitable giving in Australia such as ACNC obligations, the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Code, or equivalent professional and ethical fundraising standards.
Experience contributing to fundraising strategy and income diversification across a range of income streams.
Governance experience on a board, foundation or fundraising committee, including sound judgement on conflicts of interest, donor confidentiality and the ethical stewardship of charitable funds.
Broad expertise/experience in governance processes, including of not-for-profit boards or committees

The following are desirable, but not essential:

Professional experience in philanthropy and fundraising for, or governing, a health, medical research or medical college foundation.
Formal qualifications or professional accreditation in fundraising or philanthropy.

If this sounds like you and you would like to be a part of leading this important work, please apply before 5:00pm AEST Monday 21 September 2026 and if you would like more information, please get in touch.

3. Supporting Statements

a) Statement of Intent

Please provide a brief statement that describes the contribution that you feel you could make to the ACEM Foundation Committee and addresses the requirements of the role and relevant experience (not exceeding 500 words):

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b) Statement on the ACEM Core Values

The ACEM Core Values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and equity define the organisation’s guiding principles, and underpin the way ACEM works in order to meet its vision and mission of ensuring the highest standards are maintained in the training of emergency physicians, and in the provision of emergency care to the communities of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Please describe how you demonstrate a commitment to the ACEM Core Values (not exceeding 500 words):

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4. ACEM Core Values Module

All appointees to ACEM roles and entities are required to have completed the ACEM Core Values module. Please indicate if you have completed the module or confirm your undertaking to complete the module if appointed.

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5. Curriculum Vitae

The Curriculum Vitae provided will be made available to members of the ACEM Board and/or their delegate for consideration of appointment. Please ensure any personal details are omitted, as required.

Please upload a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae:

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6. Conflicts of Interest

ACEM requires all entity members to disclose any conflicts of interest (perceived or actual) in line with the Conflict of Interest Policy (COR139). Please indicate any conflicts of interest to be considered in the context of potential appointment to the ACEM Foundation Committee. If there are none, then please leave this field blank.

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7. Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I confirm that I provide the perspective of non-clinical individuals on emergency medicine care to the ACEM Foundation Committee being that I am not a College member, not enrolled in an ACEM training program, and not otherwise ineligible for appointment pursuant to College regulations or policies. I also acknowledge that my Curriculum Vitae and Supporting Statements will be made available to members of the ACEM Board and/or their delegate for consideration of appointment.

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