• Are you someone who is well organised and loves managing multiple tasks?
• Have you well-developed relationship management and communication skills?
• Are you keen to work in a collegial organisation, which contributes to the well-being of the Australian community?

The Opportunity:
The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) manages the education and training of doctors seeking to become specialist orthopaedic surgeons.

We are seeking an Education & Training Officer to provide exceptional administrative support to effectively administer the day-to-day running of Training Site Accreditation processes, whilst also providing a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for accreditation queries.

This role is highly team orientated and would suit a well organised person with strong attention to detail and relationship-building skills.

The role involves:

• Administering the end-to-end training site accreditation process, including:
• • Developing and maintaining cohesive and positive relationships as the first point of contact, and source of information, for Accreditation
  • Liaising with trainees, Trainee Supervisors, Directors of Training, Heads of Department and hospitals as required to effectively address their needs in a proactive manner
  • Liaising with other AOA staff and Committees as required to facilitate Accreditation processes
  • Arranging Accreditation Reviews including provision of advice and information, reviewing of applications for completeness, scheduling and logistics, and correspondence
  • Attending and documenting Accreditation Reviews
  • Drafting and/or reviewing reports and correspondence
  • Administering annual site monitoring and ensuring all records are up to date
  • Compiling trainee survey data and liaising with AORA representatives
  • Maintaining Accreditation documentation, records and templates
  • Maintaining a pool of accreditors, including administering expressions of interest, appointments, training, records management and allocation to reviews
• Providing committee support to the Accreditation Committee, including:
• • Preparing agenda papers, scheduling meetings, drafting reports and minutes, monitoring actions
  • Monitoring Committee terms and appointments
  • Arranging orientation and training for new Committee members
• Drafting complex documents and correspondence, including meeting agendas, minutes and reports
• Administering the member database and Trainee Information Management System to inform Accreditation processes
• Providing web-based systems support
• Providing support to the Executive Manager, National Education & Training and Training Program Operations Manager as required
• Administering relevant projects as directed
• Assisting with trainee selection to the training program as needed
• Providing support at AOA conferences and/or events as required

To be successful in this role, applicants will have the following knowledge & skills:

• The ability to manage priorities and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional friendly manner
• High-level organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The capacity to deliver a superior standard of service with a professional friendly manner
• Effective problem-solving abilities with the capacity to respond quickly to key stakeholder needs
• An honest, reliable, flexible self-starter, able to take initiative and work unsupervised
• A proactive and supportive team member, who can be creative and enterprising
• A strong understanding of the full Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable experience and qualifications may include:

• Specific project management experience in healthcare
• Understanding of medical education processes and requirements
• Experience and understanding in process mapping and monitoring as well as system improvement and implementation
• Previous exposure to education policy and process development, change management and /or experience working in a not-for-profit member-based organisation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications

Availability to attend evening and weekend meetings is essential for this position.

About the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA):
The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. AOA is a not-for-profit, public company limited by guarantee.

AOA has more than 2000 members, comprising most orthopaedic consultants and trainees (registrars) in Australian hospitals, and spanning all orthopaedic subspecialties.

The Association:

• provides high-quality specialist education, training and continuing professional development for Australian orthopaedic surgeons
• is committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of orthopaedic care
• is the leading authority in the provision of orthopaedic information to the community
• actively supports scientific research and orthopaedic humanitarian initiatives in Australia and overseas

AOA also owns and operates the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) in Adelaide, which is permanently funded by the Commonwealth Government under contract with the AOA. The AOANJRR is the largest procedure registry within Australia.

To apply:
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Your application must include:

• a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential experience, skills and qualifications for the role as outlined above
• a current CV/resume

Applications close: Friday 30 January 2026

For further information, please contact kasia.branagan@aoa.org.au