2024 Censor-in-Chief election

Nominations for the Censor-in-Chief position open on Monday 6 May 2024.

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The role of the Censor-in-Chief – what’s involved.

The Censor-in-Chief promotes academic excellence at the RACGP by providing training and education governance expertise. As outlined in the RACGP Constitution, the Censor-in-Chief is an ex officio member of the RACGP Board. The Censor-in-Chief will work closely with the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive team and the Principal Medical Education Advisor.

By virtue of the role, the Censor-in-Chief is:

  • a member of the RACGP Board and is bound by Board member obligations as set out in the RACGP Constitution.
  • a company director subject to the Corporations Act (2001) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Governance Standards,
  • chair of the Council of Censors as described in the Council’s terms of reference.
  • a decision maker as required by some RACGP policies.

The Censor-in-Chief provides academic leadership, strategic and policy advice and guidance on educational matters across the organisation. The role ensures that the RACGP adopts an equitable, defensible, nationally consistent and co-ordinated approach to establishing and maintaining standards relating to education, training and assessment; to certification, re-certification and admission issues; and the recognition of qualifications and general practice experience.

Interested in knowing more?

Download the Censor-in-Chief Position Description   

  Download position description 

Important Documents

Election timetable

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Nominations open 6 May 2024 3 June 2024, 4.00pm (AEST)
Candidates announced 5 June 2024  
Election voting (if applicable)** 6 June 2024, 12.00pm (AEST) 17 June 2024, 12.00pm (AEST)
Announcement of Censor-in-Chief 18 June 2024  


**If there is only one valid nomination received at the close of nominations, that nominee is declared elected unopposed, therefore there will be no election voting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Only current Fellows of the RACGP can be nominated for the Censor-in-Chief position.

RACGP Fellows and Members can support nominations for the Censor-in-Chief.

Nominations must have two (2) eligible supporters listed when submitting their nomination for it to be valid.

Candidates must complete a Censor-in-Chief nomination form, signed by two eligible members and countersigned by the nominee.

Candidates may wish to supply the following materials in support of their nomination (materials must be provided before the nomination is assessed as a valid nomination):

  • for distribution with ballot materials and on the RACGP website , a statement not exceeding 2000 words and a colour photo of yourself (min 600x600 pixel jpg)
  • for placement on the RACGP website, a curriculum vitae* of no more than 2000 words and a video no more than five minutes in duration (including transcript).

*Curriculum vitae’s supplied by the candidate must not contain the candidates home address.

Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer before Monday 3 June 2024, 4.00pm (AEST) by either email or mail.

Email to: elections@racgp.org.au
Mail to: Mr Gavin Ryan
OGL Group
10–12 Gwynne Street, Cremorne, VIC, 3121

The Council of Censors vote on the Censor-in-Chief election.

Details of the role of the Censor-in-Chief are outlined under ‘the role of the Censor-in-Chief – what’s involved’ at the top of the page and detailed requirements are also contained in the Censor-in-Chief position description.

Do you have any questions?

We’re here to help, so please contact us at elections@racgp.org.au or on 1800 472 247 with any questions.