Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

We're seeking EOI for an Independent External Reviewer to provide independent oversight of College complaints and whistleblower handling processes. The Independent External Reviewer is a fully independent non-member or non-college staff that is appointed for the 2 year term of the RANZCOG Council by the Board on the recommendation of the President.

Key Responsibilities:

The Independent External Reviewer will have the responsibility to:

• Investigate and determine applications for review of complaints referred by the College or directly submitted to the IER including Bullying, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (BDSH) complaints;
• Investigate and determine disclosures referred by the College or directly submitted to the IER under the WhistleBlower Policy;
• Liaise and provide instruction and guidance to disputing parties including the Complainant and the Respondent in relation to the External Review Process;
• Write clear and logical decisions setting out the basis for the decision, relevant findings of fact and the material on which those findings were based including providing written reasons where a decision is made not to assess or progress a matter;
• Work closely but independently with the College Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Governance & Legal Staff working within the Office of the President and CEO to provide guidance on the Independent External Review Processes;
• Act as the first point of referral for any complaint or disclosure relating to the College President, Board member(s), or Chief Executive Officer.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and provide support relating to or arising out of External Review Process;
• Provide relevant process improvement recommendations to the Board on Complaints and Whistleblower processes;
• Conduct a review of all the complaints and whistleblower disclosures and provide a report to the Board, annually or as requested;
• Conduct a review of reconsideration, review or appeal of any College decision-making processes and provide a report to the Board, annually or as requested.

This role is remote, with onsite attendance only necessary for specific matters. Remuneration for the Independent External Reviewer is consistent with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Ethics Committee Member daily rate, which is currently AUD $886.00 (as of 25 August 2024) as per RAZNCOG’s Consumer, Community and Other External Representatives on RANZCOG Council and Committees Appointment and Remuneration Policy.

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role, a candidate will have:

• Relevant knowledge and experience in Governance or similar fields, which includes complaints handling and mediation
• An understanding of Australian and New Zealand Whistleblower standards and legal requirements and the ability to apply these standards to College processes
• An understanding of the Medical Council of Australia and the Medical Council of New Zealand standards and the ability to apply these standards to the College processes.
• Skilled in working autonomously and collaboratively with an internal team while maintaining independence in its review of internal processes.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders within the College
• Proven case management skills and ability to handle different demands and make timely reports where required
• Experience working with the Medical Board of Australia is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of natural justice, procedural fairness and confidentiality obligations
• Proven ability to operate independently and without conflict of interest

TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.

Applications Close: 27 Feb 2026 11:59 PM (AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.