Board Director – Independent Chair

Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland Education and Training Institute

Areas of expertise: Registered Training Organisation (RTO) knowledge; high-level governance capabilities

Organisation Type: RTO

Remuneration: Expenses only during start-up with a view to be renumerated when the RTO is profitable

About AMA Queensland AMA Queensland is a highly reputable, not-for-profit membership organisation for doctors. AMA Queensland provides professional support and representation to its members through advocacy and member services (such as training and workplace support) individually and across industry events and widespread media opportunities. We have strong connections with government and opposition leaders at both state and national level, allowing our impact to be meaningful and direct.

About AMA Queensland Education and Training Institute As part of its strategic plan for 2026-2028, AMA Queensland acquired a Registered Training Organisation. The RTO is now registered to trade as the AMA Queensland Education and Training Institute and ready to start accepting new enrolments.

Our mission is to equip emerging and current professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel across Australia’s healthcare, business, and community services sectors. Our programs provide flexible, supportive, industry aligned education designed to prepare learners for real world roles and meaningful career advancement.

We deliver nationally recognised qualifications developed with industry input and shaped by practical application, ensuring graduates are work ready and capable of thriving in dynamic, rapidly evolving environments.

Composition of the Board The inaugural Board will be comprised of five Directors.

Time commitment From late March 2026, we are seeking to appoint an independent Chair for a term of three years with a further term offered with the approval of the Board.

The Board meets five times per year, usually on a Friday morning. Meetings are held virtually, except for the annual strategic planning meeting which is held face-to-face in Brisbane in April/May.

Skills sought The appointee should possess a mix of technical RTO knowledge and high-level governance capabilities:

Sector Expertise:

Deep understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework and the Standards for RTOs.

Governance Leadership:

Demonstrated experience chairing boards, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and strategic growth.

Financial Literacy:

Ability to oversee complex funding models, including state-based subsidies and fee-for-service structures.

Stakeholder Management:

Ability to engage with industry bodies, regulators, and government departments.

Duration of Tenure Initial three-year term with a further term offered with the approval of the Board.

Remuneration Currently voluntary (travel expenses can be reimbursed for Board members located outside Brisbane), with a view to be renumerated when the RTO is profitable.

How to apply If you are interested in this Board opportunity,

please submit:

Curriculum Vitae (CV); and

One-page expression of interest setting out:

your professional experience/skills/qualifications, including your RTO knowledge and high-level governance capabilities;

the reasons you would like to join the AMA Queensland Education and Training Institute Board;

what you can offer to the governance and development of the organisation

To the Company Secretary, Dr Brett Dale via

a.sanderson@amaq.com.au

by

5pm, Friday 20 February 2026.

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