Calls for Expressions of Interest

NOTE: All Expressions of Interest applications must include a brief curriculum vitae of less than three pages and a cover letter.

CPD: Committee work, including attending meetings and contributing to related activities, can be claimed under the Reviewing Performance category for up to 25 hours per year.

Australian Ophthalmology Workforce and Services Committee – Australian Fellows

RANZCO invites Australia Fellows to express interest in joining the Australian Ophthalmology Workforce and Services Committee (AOWSC), a standing committee guiding policy development and advocacy on ophthalmology workforce and service provision in Australia.

The Committee supports Vision 2030 and Beyond by identifying workforce challenges and potential solutions, advising on equitable service delivery, and engaging with government and stakeholders. Interested applicants should submit a brief statement of interest, and a short CV.

Committee members will remain in the position for a term of 3 years, with the option of up to 3 further one-year terms. The Committee will meet at least once a year, face to face, ideally at the Annual Scientific Meeting. Additional meetings may be arranged via teleconference. Committee decisions may also be made out-of-session if majority support is reached.

For more information, please refer to the Terms of Reference. Please contact Legend Lee via email expressing your interest and include a CV.

Closing date: COB 12 December 2025

Training Post Inspectorate Committee – Members

The Training Post Inspectorate Committee is a standing committee of the College, and reports to the RANZCO Education Committee (REC). The Committee meet twice a year (virtually in June/July & face to face at Congress) and is looking to fill two (2) positions on the committee.

Their primary responsibility is to recommend Standards for Ophthalmology Training, inspect and support networks, training posts and potential training posts to determine performance against the Standards.

As part of the Inspection team, you will visit (a combination of physical and virtual visits) training sites outside your state with a Senior Inspector and a staff member from RANZCO. Your involvement as an Accreditation Inspector will contribute to the betterment of ophthalmology training and serve as a rewarding and fulfilling professional opportunity.

To be considered for this important role, individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a Fellow of RANZCO in active practice
Experience as a training post supervisor or a clinical tutor in the public hospital system
Substantial experience working in a public hospital Department of Ophthalmology
Demonstrate experience and commitment to the education and training of RANZCO trainees
Know the current requirements of the Vocational Training Program.

Application should include a recent CV (less than four pages) and a cover letter addressing the eligibility criteria. Please contact Shalini Purohit via email with any questions and to submit your application.

Closing date: 15 December 2025

Department of Health – Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Advisory Committee

Australian Fellows are invited to express interest in joining a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the HTA EOI is to form a merit pool of suitably qualified candidates across a range of specialties from which the department may nominate for future vacant committee positions in accordance with the skills/expertise requirements of the particular HTA committee.
The HTA EOI is a broad advertisement that seeks expressions of interest from individuals for future vacancies on PBAC and subcommittees, MSAC and subcommittees, MDHTAC (specific roles), ECAGs; Consumer and industry roles on any committee.
Candidates are requested to submit an Expression of Interest (700 words) and the online application for consideration for inclusion on the 2026 merit pool.
Appointments to HTA committees are a decision for Government.
This EOI process will replace the current merit pool that the department uses to fill vacancies.

Expressions of Interest must be received by no later than 11.30 pm (AEST) on Monday 15 December 2025.

Further information on this is provided in the applicant pack or contact: HTA.EOI@health.gov.au

Closing Date: 11.30 pm (AEST) Monday 15 December 2025

ANZEF Philanthropy Advisory Group – Members

Join the ANZEF Philanthropy Advisory Group

The Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) is seeking nominations for new members to join its Philanthropy Advisory Group.

This group plays a vital role in supporting ANZEF’s mission by offering strategic advice to strengthen philanthropic efforts and build sustainable funding for equity-driven initiatives in eye health.

We welcome expressions of interest from RANZCO Fellows, members of the eye health community, and professionals in philanthropy, corporate foundations, and related sectors.

See the Terms of Reference for more information.

To apply, please send your EOI to Paula Llavallol at pllavallol@ranzcodev.dev.nucleoserver.com.

Closing date: 9 January 2026

Therapeutics Committee – Members

Calls for expressions of interest to join the Therapeutics Committee are now open! We strongly encourage Fellows who subspecialise in paediatrics, glaucoma and uveitis to apply.

Committee members remain in the position for a term of 3 years, with the option of three additional one-year terms. Committee members are expected to meet as required and, in any event, once per year, in-person, at the annual scientific conference.

The Committee is primarily tasked with:

Providing advice on drugs and other therapeutic substances used by ophthalmologists in clinical practice;
Providing advice and direction to the Board on emerging therapeutic issues;
Providing input into clinical guidelines, position statements and RANZCO responses to submissions and inquiries that relate to therapeutic substances.

If you are interested in applying, or wish to seek more information, please email your most recent curriculum vitae (a maximum of three pages) and a statement of interest to Laura Ferreira at lferreira@ranzcodev.dev.nucleoserver.com.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026

Māori and Pacific Peoples Eye Health Committee – Members

Calls for expressions of interest to join the Māori and Pacific Peoples Eye Health Committee, a standing committee of the College, are now open! We strongly encourage Fellows who are representing the College on Māori or Pacific forums; and/or have a commitment to, and understanding of, culturally appropriate eye care delivery to apply.

The committee is primarily tasked with progressing the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pacific Peoples Action Plans, respectively, in partnership with Māori and Pacific health organisations and other relevant Māori and Pacific stakeholders. View the strategic documents here.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Committee – Members

Calls for expressions of interest to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Committee, a standing committee of the College, are now open! We strongly encourage Fellows who are representing the College on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander forums; and/or have a commitment to, and understanding of, culturally appropriate eye care delivery to apply.

Committee members remain in the position for a term of 3 years, with the option of three additional one-year terms.

The committee is primarily tasked with:

Guiding and overseeing the development and implementation of actions in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health as per the Vision 2030 and beyond plan.
Initiating, participating in, and advising on, RANZCO approved initiatives to help close the gap in eye health in Australia.
Promoting an awareness of, and strategies to, overcome barriers in the provision of quality eye care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in urban, regional and remote areas.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026

Sustainability Committee – Members

Calls for expressions of interest to join the Sustainability Committee, a standing committee of the College, are now open! Multiple vacancies are available, and we strongly encourage Fellows who have a commitment to, and understanding of, sustainable eye care delivery to apply.

The Committee is tasked with:

Ensuring that the RANZCO Sustainability Charter, Principles and Goals are being addressed and measured;
Making recommendations to the Board about actions, including partnerships, required to ensure the long-term sustainability of RANZCO; and
Reviewing the Sustainability Charter and UN Sustainability Development Goals for RANZCO every two years and recommending changes to the Board.

Read more about RANZCO’s sustainable initiatives here.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026

Progression Committee – Members

RANZCO is recruiting members for the Progression Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to:

Review trainee readiness to progress to the next stage of the Vocational Training Program (VTP)
Review individual trainees who are facing challenges with progression
Provide expert advice and support to the Censor-in-Chief (CiC);
Engage with RANZCO committees and staff to support the design and delivery of the VTP

In order to be eligible, RANZCO Fellows must be at least 5 years post VTP training.

The time commitment will vary but will involve after-hours meetings, as and when required.

The Progression Committee Terms of Reference is available on request.

If you are interested in joining this very important Committee, or would like more information, please Diana Russino via drussino@ranzcodev.dev.nucleoserver.com.

Applications must include a cover letter and copy of your CV.

NZ Network Selection – Chair

RANZCO is seeking Expressions of Interests from Fellows based in New Zealand for a NZ Network Selection Chair.

Requirements:

Must hold FRANZCO.
Does not need to be a current member of the Education Committee (EC).

Role Overview:
This role supports the coordination and delivery of the NZ network selection process. The appointed individual will work closely with the EC Chair and Director of Training (DOT) to ensure an efficient and transparent process.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate all aspects of the NZ network interviews, including:
- Securing the interview venue and organising catering.
- Scheduling interview times and managing the interview timetable.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for all candidates — managing communications and notifications.
- Supporting the scoring process by tallying results in line with NZ network weightings.
Attend the NZ Network Selection Discussion and the EC meeting immediately following the interview process (once annually).

Term of Appointment:

3 years.

Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience to ywgoheyes@gmail.com if interested or reach out to Yi Wei Goh if they have any questions.

Training Assessments Committee – Members

Expressions of Interest are invited for the Training Assessments Committee – Members

The purpose of the Committee is to oversee the implementation and delivery of non-examination assessments and training requirements (e.g., work-based assessments, reflective activities, completion of required online modules) in the Vocational Training Program (VTP) Assessment Program.

Members of the Training Assessments Committee should be a Fellow of RANZCO (minimum of three years) or hold similar standing in a professional body akin to RANZCO and be recognized by RANZCO.

Further details are provided in the Terms of Reference.

If you are interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and CV to examinations@ranzcodev.dev.nucleoserver.com

If you would like to discuss this role, then please contact the Examinations team.

Human Research Ethics Committee – Member

RANZCO’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for:

One (1) member with specialist knowledge in ophthalmology (sub-specialty glaucoma)

The HREC’s broad role is to assess applications involving ophthalmology related human research projects.

The Committee is made up of Ophthalmologists, other professionals and lay people and seeks an additional ophthalmology specialist applicant. The time commitment and responsibilities would include participation at four evening meetings per year (generally 5:30-6:30pm), reading and commenting on eye related research applications involving human research proposals, and regular email correspondence.

The Human Research Ethics Committee is responsible to the Board of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists as well as the Qualification and Education Committee. All participants of committees of RANZCO are voluntary.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive contribution to the vision of Australian and New Zealand communities through the College.

If you are interested in this position, could you please supply a cover letter and CV to hrec@ranzcodev.dev.nucleoserver.com.

If you have any queries please phone Mr Richard Teffer (02) 8394 5220.

Skill/Area of Specialisation

The committee members that we are seeking requires specialist knowledge in glaucoma, and the ability to objectively articulate their views about an applicant’s research proposal. In addition to this the person would be carrying out the following duties:

Reviewing an applicant’s documentation to make sure it complies with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007.
Deciding with other Committee members which areas of an application require further explanation or are unethical including the patient information and consent forms.
Writing up a summary of areas of a proposal that need further information provided, or are unethical.
Making a final recommendation to the committee whether a research proposal should proceed.
Maintaining paper and electronic files from email correspondence and application information.

Last updated: December 11, 2025