Are you a dynamic team player, capable and self-motivated?
Do you have exceptional communication and organisation skills, with proven expertise in high level administration?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills - and the capacity to be resourceful and flexible?
Are you keen to work in a collegial organisation which contributes to the well-being of the Australian community?

For more than 75 years the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) has managed the training and continuing professional education of orthopaedic surgeons in Australia. It is seeking a Senior Selection Officer to join their Education & Training team in Sydney.

The opportunity:

The Senior Selection Officer will be responsible for all aspects of the process to annually select applicants to the AOA 21 Training Program in Orthopaedic Surgery. The Senior Selection Officer will play a crucial role in delivering high quality Selection systems, resources and support to AOA's key clients and stakeholders.

This position would suit a person with strong attention to detail, who is able to prioritise tasks and work within tight deadlines. An honest, reliable, flexible self-starter is being sought.

In particular, this role involves:

Managing and administering all aspects of the process to annually select candidates to the AOA 21 Training Program in Orthopaedic Surgery, including:

Receipt and following up of queries

Processing and assessing applications

CV marking

Testing

Multi-mini Interviews

Referee Reporting

Data collation and processing

Training post offers

Feedback Submissions and Requests

Drafting complex documents and correspondence

Developing, implementing, monitoring and updating policies, processes, guidelines, training materials and templates

Providing high level committee support, including active contribution to the annual review of Selection, paper preparation and minute taking

Working with external technology providers, the IT team, and members of the AOA team to scope, plan for, develop and implement technology to support the Selection process

Liaising with applicants, Trainees, Fellows and other key stakeholders to effectively address their needs and build relationships in a proactive manner

Oversight of the administration of the AOA membership database, Selection application system, and other data management systems as required, including the integration of data as required

Providing content advice and material for the development of online elements of relevant programs of work

Providing support to the Training Program Operations Manager and National Education & Training Executive Manager, as required.

To be successful in this role, applicants will ideally have:

Background in medical, health and/or education (e.g. university administration)

Previous senior administration experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Understanding of medical education processes and requirements

Previous exposure to education policy development and implementation

Experience in project management and process development and implementation

Experience in selecting candidates to a training program

Experience in providing committee support including meeting preparation and taking minutes

Understanding of and previous experience in database administration and management

Knowledge of and experience in a not for profit or membership organisation

Additionally, the appointee will have the following knowledge and skills:

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to draft complex and sensitive correspondence, presentations and reports

Effective problem solving skills, and the capacity to be creative, enterprising and responsive to key stakeholder needs

Ability to prioritise and manage time whilst working to deadlines

Highly developed organisation skills

Client relationship building and key stakeholder management

Ability to take initiative and manage own program of work

Keen eye for detail and delivery of a superior standard of service

Professional friendly manner

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. It is listed by the Commonwealth Government as a Federal Quality Assurance Activity. The AOANJRR is the largest procedure registry within Australia.

To apply:

Submit your application through SEEK.
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 Monday 4 August 2025.

For further information, please contact Ally Keane- [email protected]

No agencies please. You must have the right to live and work in Australia.