EOI for Community Member Faculty of Psychotherapy (FOP) Committee
- Remote EOI
- Community Member Faculty of Psychotherapy (FOP) Committee

About the role
Tenure: Remunerated appointment (three-year term)

Location:
Applicants can be based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand The FOP committee is seeking a Community Member with lived or living experience as someone who has received psychotherapy services from a psychiatrist, or as a carer or supporter of someone who received psychotherapy services from a psychiatrist. The role of this FOP committee is to:
- Promote the objectives of the College relating to the psychotherapies
- advise on training in the psychotherapies through the subcommittee of advanced training
- advance and disseminate research in the psychotherapies
- contribute to and promote the highest standards of clinical practice. The Community Member will share their lived expertise from a consumer and/or carer perspective to help shape the work and priorities of the group. Community Members are full members of the group. While they are not expected to represent all consumers or carers, their lived expertise is valued in informing discussions and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
- Attend and actively contribute to scheduled meetings
- Provide lived-experience input from a consumer and/or carer perspective to inform the group's work and discussions.
- Review meeting papers and provide written input between meetings as required
- Work collaboratively with FOP committee members, the Chair and RANZCP staff
- Adhere to RANZCP policies, including confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements What you'll bring
- Lived or living experience as someone who has received psychotherapy services from a psychiatrist,



or as a carer or supporter of someone who received psychotherapy services from a psychiatrist.
- Residence anywhere in Australia or New Zealand
- An interest in contributing to improvements in psychiatry training, policy, and practice
- Ability to reflect on and communicate lived-experience insights in a way that informs professional discussions and supports improvements to the group’s work
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings (3 x 2 hour virtual meetings and 1 x full day face to face/ hybrid meeting per year)
- Alignment with RANZCP values and commitment to confidentiality
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or valid Australian work rights
- Independence from RANZCP employment (current employees are not eligible to apply)
- Previous experience in committees, advisory roles, or relevant lived-experience advocacy is welcome but not required Some of what's on offer:
- Remuneration for committee participation (sitting fees, expense reimbursement and annual reading fee)
- Payment is provided in line with the RANZCP Community Member Remuneration Policy, available at: https://www.ranzcp.org/getmedia/7c0dda88-c3c2-4d1b-9284-062d02a4837d/POL-RANZCP-Community-Member-Remuneration-Policy-July-2025.pdf
- Flexible participation, with virtual meeting options
- Support to participate effectively as a Community Member, including transparent information,



pre-meeting briefings, and accessibility adjustments where needed
- Opportunity to influence psychiatry training and professional practice
- A values-led, inclusive and culturally protected setting
- Purpose-driven work that contributes to better mental health outcomes Diversity and Inclusion RANZCP is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion and authenticity are genuinely valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, cultures, faiths and lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori. We recognise and value the knowledge, perspectives and cultural strengths that diverse communities bring to our work and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all. Company Overview At RANZCP, our culture is values-led, inclusive, and purpose-driven. We are committed to improving mental health outcomes through excellence in education, collaboration, and integrity. Our work is grounded in respect for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori peoples, guided by our commitments to reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value diversity of thought and lived experience, foster culturally safe and supportive workplaces, and encourage open, respectful collaboration. Our people are united by a shared sense of purpose, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

📌 EOI for Community Member Faculty of Psychotherapy (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Australian And New Zealand College Of Psychiatrists
📍 Melbourne