The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) works with community members to ensure community knowledge, perspectives and lived expertise inform the College’s work.

Community members contribute to committees, advisory groups and projects across the College in Australia and New Zealand. Many roles are held by people with lived or living experience of psychiatry, including consumers and carers/whānau. Some positions are also specifically dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori community members.

Why these roles matter

Community members help ensure the College’s work reflects the perspectives of the people and communities psychiatry serves. Their insights inform policy, education and training, professional standards, and the College’s broader advocacy and strategy.

Learn more about the College’s commitment to lived and living experience.

What community members do

Depending on the role, community members may:

• participate in committee meetings
• contribute community or lived experience perspectives
• provide input into policy, projects and consultations
• Most roles involve attending online meetings and reviewing materials between meetings.

View current opportunities

Community member positions are advertised throughout the year for specific committees. You can find more information about each role, including eligibility requirements and role expectations, in the relevant expression of interest to help you decide whether it’s a good fit.

Current openings