An opportunity to lead and influence prevocational medical accreditation in Queensland Prevocational Medical Accreditation Queensland (PMAQ) is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced professionals to undertake the role of Chair of the PMAQ Accreditation Committee. This is an opportunity to contribute to the quality, safety and continuous improvement of prevocational medical education and training across Queensland. We welcome applications from individuals with demonstrated leadership, governance and communication skills, and significant experience in medical education, health service leadership, clinical governance, patient safety, regulation, quality assurance or accreditation.

About this role The position requirements have recently been revised, and the Chair is no longer required to be independent of Queensland Health. Suitably qualified Queensland Health employees, including those employed by Hospital and Health Services, are now eligible to apply.

About PMAQ

PMAQ administers an impartial system of accreditation that supports quality prevocational medical education and training, prevocational doctor wellbeing and the provision of safe patient care. Accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and approved by the Medical Board of Australia, PMAQ is responsible for accrediting postgraduate year one and two (PGY1 and PGY2) medical training programs across Queensland. PMAQ works collaboratively with health services, training providers and stakeholders to ensure national accreditation standards are maintained and opportunities for continuous quality improvement are identified and supported.





The role The Chair provides leadership and oversight of the PMAQ Accreditation Committee, supporting effective governance, transparent decision-making and the delivery of a robust accreditation system.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Chairing and facilitating monthly Accreditation Committee meetings, with two meetings held in person in Brisbane each year and the remaining meetings conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
- Providing leadership to support the Committee in achieving its objectives.
- Facilitating constructive discussions, building consensus and managing diverse perspectives.
- Supporting evidence-based decision-making on accreditation outcomes, processes and systems.
- Overseeing the assessment and monitoring of recommendations made by accreditation assessment teams.
- Ensuring Committee decisions align with PMAQ accreditation requirements and the Department of Health's published Accreditation Policy and Standard.
- Promoting effective governance, accountability and transparency.
- Representing the Committee and its decisions when required.
- Working collaboratively with the PMAQ Secretariat, Committee members and relevant stakeholders.

About you





We are seeking a highly regarded professional who demonstrates:

- At least 10 years of relevant experience in medical education, health service leadership, clinical governance, patient safety, regulation, quality assurance, compliance or accreditation.
- A strong understanding of the Australian healthcare sector and the relationship between health and education in supporting Queensland's prevocational medical workforce.
- Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and communication skills.
- The ability to build consensus and manage differing perspectives.
- An understanding of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, PMAQ's accreditation model, governance arrangements and key stakeholders.
- A commitment to fair, transparent and effective accreditation processes.
- The ability to provide accreditation advice informed by national and international best practice.

Experience in accreditation assessments, site surveys or quality review activities, together with knowledge of the AMC's prevocational medical training accreditation standards, will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Interested applicants are to submit an Expression of Interest by email, including:

- A current resume, including contact details for two qualified referees.
- A cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Applications to be emailed to:

Jennifer Crawford

Principal Accreditation Officer, Prevocational Medical Accreditation Queensland (PMAQ)

[email protected]

Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026

📌 PMAQ Accreditation Committee Chair (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane City