The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is seeking an Independent Chairperson to lead its Board of Directors.

RANZCR is one of the leading specialist medical colleges in Australia and New Zealand, representing more than 5,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists and trainees, with annual revenue exceeding $30 million. It is a not-for-profit organization.

The College leads in diagnostic, interventional, cancer care, and radiation medicine, supporting its Fellows and trainees through education, advocacy, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Reporting to the RANZCR President and working closely with the CEO, the Independent Chairperson will lead a Board of eight directors (including one independent director and seven fellow directors), help in setting the College's strategic direction, including workforce evolution, technological transformation, specialist education refinements, the continued advancement of patient-centred cancer and imaging services across the region and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance. RANZCR operates a contemporary governance model in which the elected President provides overall skilled and member leadership,



while the Independent Chair leads the Board's governance, effectiveness and performance.

The role requires an average commitment of up to half a day per week.

Essential criteria:

- Experience leading boards through periods of organisational transformation, governance reform, regulatory scrutiny, or significant stakeholder engagement.
- Previous board experience, ideally in a chair or senior director capacity.
- Demonstrated governance experience, including a strong understanding of a director's legal, ethical, fiduciary, and financial responsibilities. Completion of the AICD Company Directors Course (or equivalent track record) is highly regarded.
- Experience in the health sector, bringing an understanding of the operating environment relevant to a membership-based medical college.
- Governance experience within a member-based not-for-profit organisation would be well regarded.

An industry competitive chair remuneration package is available.

Applications close: 25 September 2026

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📌 Independent Chairperson – RANZCR Board (Sydney)
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