Shape the future of Australian healthcare by contributing to the governance of the nation’s peak medical body.
- Lead risk and performance oversight for a national peak body.
- Strengthen governance across a complex and respected federation.
- Work with senior medical leaders to shape Australia’s health future
The organisation
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is Australia’s peak membership body for doctors and medical students, providing national leadership in health policy, advocacy and professional support for more than 60 years. The AMA Group includes the Federal AMA, State and Territory AMA Branches and Group entities such as AMPCo, Drs4Drs, and the Indigenous Medical Scholarship Fund and Foundation. As a federated organisation, the AMA works with independent State AMA entities in a conjoint membership arrangement.
The AMA is currently advancing major organisational initiatives under its 2024–2027 Strategy, including digital transformation, strengthened member engagement, federation reform and recent structural mergers. This period of change requires governance leaders who can bring clarity, strategic insight and independent perspective to support the AMA’s continued renewal and national impact.
The opportunity
The AMA is seeking an experienced governance and risk professional to Chair its Audit, Risk and Performance Committee. This role provides strategic oversight of enterprise risk, internal audit, compliance and organisational performance within a complex, federated environment. The Chair will bring clarity, proportionality and strong governance leadership as the AMA navigates digital transformation, structural reforms and emerging organisational risks.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Extensive experience in enterprise risk management, assurance, controls and organisational oversight
- Strong governance capability with prior board or committee leadership
- Ability to prioritise emerging risks and right-size frameworks in a multi-entity context
- A calm, pragmatic and advisory style that supports clarity and effective decision-making
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with management, auditors and clinical Board members
- High integrity, independence of thought and commitment to AMA’s mission and values
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Australian Medical Association to lead the search for this role.
- We invite you to read the Board Pack (https://shorturl.at/6Uz35) and to visit Australian Medical Association’s website for further information.
- Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email [email protected]
- Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining which position you are applying for, how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Australian Medical Association. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 30 November 2025.