- Education and Training
- Training Operations
- Flexible location
- Full Time

11/11/2026

Help shape the future of the RACGP

At the RACGP, we're committed to ensuring Australia has a solid and effective network of highly trained General Practitioners. As National Director, Education Standards and Assessment, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the systems that define what the future general practice workforce looks like, how it's assessed, and how we assure its quality across GP training and education.

About the role

This newly established senior leadership role brings together responsibility for the RACGP's education standards, assessment and governance functions into a single portfolio. You will lead the teams that develop and maintain the standards for general practice training, oversee high-stakes assessment systems, support training accreditation requirements and strengthen the governance frameworks that underpin Fellowship.

You will lead a diverse portfolio of education, governance, policy and assessment specialists, balancing academic quality, regulatory obligations, member experience and organisational priorities. Success in the role will require strong strategic leadership, collaboration and the ability to navigate complexity in a highly regulated environment.

In this role you’ll:

- Shape and lead the RACGP’s national approach to education standards, assessment and governance
- Drive excellence in education quality, accreditation, compliance and risk management, including Australian Medical Council requirements.
- Lead the evolution of education and training standards to support the future of general practice and Fellowship.
- Oversee assessment and examination systems, ensuring they are robust, evidence-based and defensible.




- Build trusted partnerships with the Censor-in-Chief, regulators, government agencies and key professional stakeholders.
- Develop high-performing teams and embed a culture of quality, innovation, continuous improvement and cultural safety across the portfolio.

About you

- Extensive senior leadership experience in a complex education, assessment, accreditation, governance or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated success leading education standards, accreditation, governance or assessment frameworks, with a strong understanding of quality assurance, risk management and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams through change, complexity and organisational transformation.
- A coaching approach to leadership that builds confidence, strengthens judgement and empowers others to take ownership.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across executive, governance and external stakeholder groups.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a track record of translating strategy into practical, sustainable outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in education, health, governance, business or a related discipline





The future of health happens here.
The standards established through this portfolio influence every stage of the GP training journey and ultimately shape the quality of care delivered to communities across Australia. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on general practice education and Fellowship standards.

Meaningful careers happen here.
This role sits at the intersection of education, governance, assessment and quality. You’ll work on complex challenges while helping to build a future focused and sustainable education system.

Respect and care happen here
Join a highly collaborative executive leadership team and partner with clinical leaders, educators, governance experts and stakeholders who are passionate about the future of general practice.

How to apply

For more information about our recruitment process and position descriptions, please visit our careers page.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

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📌 National Director, Education Standards and Assessment (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
📍 Victoria