29 April 2026
RACGP Expert Committee – Standards for General Practices
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Expression of Interest due date: 27 May 2026, 1:00PM (AEST)
What’s this about?
General practices are accredited against the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices (the Standards). The Standards describe requirements for safe, high‑quality and person‑centred care in Australian general practice. Accreditation against the Standards is voluntary. An updated sixth edition is being finalised and is expected to be published in 2026.
The Standards include:
• how patient information is managed
• health promotion and prevention activities
• practice management
• accessibility
• how practices support patient rights and needs
The RACGP Expert Committee – Standards for General Practices (REC-SGP) informs the oversight, review and implementation of the Standards. The REC-SGP is primarily responsible for:
Developing and updating the general practice standards and support materials.
Making sure that the standards describe good quality practice and are not influenced by government policies or programs.
Keeping track of how relevant standards are being developed and used in Australia and other countries.
Setting up a clear way for organisations that assess practices against the general practice standards to ask questions and get consistent advice on how the standards should be applied.
Informing clear and timely communication about the standards across the RACGP, its members, the wider medical profession, and the Australian community.
The REC-SGP also contributes expertise to other associated projects, RACGP position statements, submissions, guidelines, resources and tools aimed at supporting the general practices.
Further information about the REC-SGP and the RACGP general practice standards:
What’s the opportunity?
The REC-SGP includes a consumer representative and RACGP is recruiting a consumer for this position.
Members of the REC-SGP have a membership term of 3 years. During their term, Members are expected to attend:
Two (2) in-person meetings per year in Melbourne. These meetings are held over 2 days (Friday-Saturday).
RACGP will arrange all required travel and expenses for in-person meetings
Two (2) x 2 hour virtual meetings per year.
Access to reliable internet and a laptop is required to participate in these events. If this is a barrier, please contact the RACGP Standards team standards@racgp.org.au
Pre-reading and preparation work for each meeting will be determined based on meeting papers, prior meeting actions and meeting agendas.
Out of session work may be required on an as needs basis. Any out of session work will be communicated to members with as much lead time as possible – usually no less than two weeks prior to deadline. Occasionally, out of session review is needed within rapid timeframes.
Optional: A briefing session can be arranged with the RACGP team and REC-SGP Chair for a pre or post meeting to support the members full and confident participation in the REC-SGP work.
Note:
The upcoming meeting schedule will be identified collaboratively with all members of the REC-SGP.
A handover with the current consumer representative on REC-SGP will be arranged as part of onboarding the new representative to the role.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be provided for meeting sitting fees, pre-reading and preparation work and out of session work. Remuneration rates are based on the RACGP sitting fee policy.
To receive payment, the successful candidate will need to provide RACGP with personal information including bank details, superannuation details and sign a Master Service Agreement, Conflict of Interest statement and Statement of Works.
Who should apply:
RACGP encourages applications that demonstrate diverse perspectives and lived experience of general practice for people of different identities, cultures, and locations (including regional and rural areas).
You’re encouraged to apply if you:
Have lived experience of general practice services as a health consumer (including as a patient and/or carer).
Want to help inform the development and implementation of general practice standards to ensure safe and quality care for health consumers.
Feel comfortable sharing your views and experiences in a formal setting.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have experience with health policy, standards or guideline development (e.g. reviewing evidence or participating in consultations).
Have prior experience in consumer engagement activities (such as advisory groups, committees, or consultations).
How to apply:
To be considered for appointment, you must complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form available on the RACGP webpage. The EOI will ask you to respond to questions including:
What matters most to you about safe, quality care in a general practice? (select 3 options)
Being treated with respect, dignity and cultural safety
Clear communication and shared decision‑making
Continuity of care and trusting long‑term relationships
Patient safety, including safe systems and follow‑up
Accessibility, including physical access, affordability and flexible care options
Privacy, confidentiality and data protection
Fair, equitable care for diverse communities
Involvement of patients in improving services
Other (please specify)
Briefly explain why you selected these options.
Briefly describe why you want to join the REC-SGP as the consumer representative and what you hope to contribute?
Share up to four examples of you most recent and relevant consumer engagement activity experience (formal or informal) that support your application.
Briefly describe your experience working in committees, advisory groups or collaborative settings, if any?
Confirm your in-principle availability to join the online meetings and in-person meetings (2-days over Friday/Saturday twice per year in Melbourne).
Do you have a computer/laptop and reliable internet access to join online meetings?
To submit your application:
Email your completed RACGP EOI form along with your current CV to standards@racgp.org.au
Submission deadline: Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 1.00PM (Melbourne/Sydney time zone)
Adelaide/Darwin: 12:30pm
Brisbane/Hobart: 1:00pm
Perth: 11:00am
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Questions?
If you have questions about applying or require support to submit your expression of interest, please email standards@racgp.org.au
