Organisation : The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Location : Melbourne (MELBOURNE)
Work type : Casual/Vacation
Sector : Education & Training
Salary type : Other
Salary : $823 Daily rate
Application closing date : 4 Apr, 2023
About the organisation
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.
RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women’s health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women.
RANZCOG supports research into women’s health and act as an advocate for women’s healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.
About the role
An Independent External Reviewer provides independent oversight of College complaints and whistleblower handling processes and seeks to ensure concerns can be raised and issues addressed fairly without fear of reprisal or retribution. To maintain the impartiality of the Independent External Reviewer, the College commits to providing indemnity to protect them from any action whilst performing their duties. The College will also provide assistance and access to information as per Independent External Reviewer Policy. The Independent External Reviewer is a fully independent non-member or non-college staff that is appointed for the term of the RANZCOG Council by the Board on the recommendation of the President. Eligible applicants will be assessed per the key selection criteria and RANZCOG Conflict of Interest policy. 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct;
- Act in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations and policies governing Complaints and WhistleBlower processes.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Independent External Reviewer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training
