2025 Executive Elections

Required Components

• CV (2 pages maximum, 12pt font)
• Personal statement (200 words)
• Speech (2 minutes, live at Council Meeting 3 on the (date will be confirmed)
• Interview (live at Council Meeting 3 on the date will be confirmed)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Determines the direction and progress of the organisation throughout the year and in subsequent years
• Act as a chair to all NSWMSC council meetings and executive meetings
• Liaise with the NSWMSC Council and inform them of developments, changes or news relating to NSWMSC
• Maintain and update the NSWMSC Constitution
• Coordinate the internship support forum with Vice President External, Secretary and IT Officer
• Present NSWMSC reports at official meetings throughout the year, including all 3 AMSA National Councils and all 3 NSWMSC councils
• Liaise regularly with the Vice President Internal, Vice President External, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, representing the views of all medical students in NSW and the ACT on issues relevant to medical students
• Officially represent the Council at relevant forums, meetings and conferences throughout the year and proactively engage with relevant NSW health bodies (e.g. NSW Health, HETI, Medical School Deans) to pursue the interests of NSW medical students on a state-wide basis
• Proactively seek new ways to have the voice of NSWMSC heard throughout the state, via reaching out to new organisations and the media
• Coordinate advocacy on behalf of the Council and its constituent medical societies
• Attend AMA (NSW) meetings when possible, and relay information back to the Committee
• Act as the Public Officer of the organisation for governance purposes
• Oversee coordination with other medical student bodies
• Retain a position as the AMA (NSW) Student Councillor
• Review MoUs with external organisations at least every three years

Desirable Attributes

• Strong leadership background/experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• In-depth understanding of current issues affecting medical students
• Strong time-management skills and flexibility

Prerequisites

• Must have attended a NSWMSC Council in any capacity throughout the duration thus far of their medical degree – including but not limited to NSWMSC Rep, MedSoc President, proxy role, NSWMSC executive
• Must have discussed the role with the current role holder

 

“I’ve had the privilege to be with NSWMSC for 3 years and this year, I had the incredible opportunity to be involved with msc as President. It was such a fulfilling role, working with the AMA, AMSA, other state MSCs, and medsoc. I got to meet amazing people as part of MSC and work alongside the most inspiring people. Highly recommend anyone who’s considering applying, to join us!”

-Victoria Chin (2024 NSWMSC President)

 

“I have had an amazing time as President of NSWMSC. It has given me the chance to work along side different MedSocs, AMSA and the AMA. Through my role I have had the chance to explore advocacy and policy reform at a new level, commenting on issues all the way from vaping to paid placement hours and medical student recruitment. The best part however has been working along side my incredible team, continuing old traditions and making new ones to facilitate a strong and interconnect medial community” – Heath Darrant (2023 NSWMSC President)

Required Components 

• CV (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words)  
• Speech (2 minutes, live at Council Meeting 3 date will be confirmed)  
• Interview (live at Council Meeting 3 on the date will be confirmed)  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Oversee and facilitate the wellbeing of all NSWMSC executive members 
• Review NSWMSC’s internal policies each year 
• Proactively create new policies pertaining to internal matters, including but not limited to: Volunteer Welfare, Risk Minimisation and Organisational Management 
• Oversee the Events Directors, IT Officer and Publications and Promotions Officer portfolios 
• Assist the President in matters of governance and management 
• Act as an impartial third party to moderate grievances within the executive 
• Coordinate with NSW Medical Schools to promote intervarsity resource sharing and communication 

Desirable Attributes 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Diverse management skills  
• Ability to lead on multiple projects and acquire new skills quickly  

Prerequisites 

• Must have discussed the role with the current role holder 

Required Components

• CV (2 pages maximum, 12pt font)
• Personal statement (200 words)
• Speech (2 minutes, live at Council Meeting 3 on the (date will be confirmed)
• Interview (live at Council Meeting 3 on the (date will be confirmed)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the President in drafting and distributing NSWMSC media releases, briefers, committees, meetings
• Coordinate NSWMSC’s advocacy efforts in conjunction with the President
• Access to all social media in coordination with the Publications Officer
• Oversee Indigenous Officer and International Officer portfolios
• Act as the NSW Representative in AMSA meetings, and attend AMSA Council to assist the President in presenting the NSW report where necessary
• Administer Advocacy surveys
• Draft submissions or statements on relevant law reform when required
• Attend meetings and events with the President when required
• Assist the President in managing the Internship Applicant Support Page and answering any internship-related queries

Desirable Attributes

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Diverse management skills
• Ability to lead on multiple projects and acquire new skills quickly

Prerequisites

• Must have discussed the role with the current role holder

“As VPe, I had the opportunity to work with our Indigenous and International reps, helping them achieve their advocacy goals. I’ve also been able to work closely with Heath, our president, on things related to medical education and well-being. Overall I think the VPe role was a fulfilling and exciting one” – Victoria Chin (2023 NSWMSC VPe)

Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (live at Council Meeting 3 on the 15th of October 2023) 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organise regular Executive meetings both in-person and via videoconference (fortnightly) 
• Organise logistics and minute NSWMSC Council Meetings, including content and discussion 
• Arrange elections of incoming Executive and other positions throughout the year 
• Ensure correspondence with Medical Student Council Representatives from each of the NSW universities via email or Facebook 
• Minute all meetings of the organisation
• Support the operation of the NSWMSC Microsoft Teams space with the IT Officer
• Coordinate the distribution of incoming correspondence to relevant members of the executive 
• Provide general logistic and organisational support to other aspects of the Council, including events, retreats, and advocacy efforts where needed

Desirable Attributes

• Strong organizational skills and planning
• Effective time management 
• Good communication skills & attention to detail 
• Multitasking and self-direction 
• Motivation and enthusiasm 
• Competence using Microsoft Office, Google Drive and video-conference software 

“I loved my role as secretary bringing organisational excellence to NSWMSC in all matters of meetings, minutes and miscellaneous! Secretary is a diverse role and I have enjoyed being a valued member of an exceptional team” – Caitlin del Solar (2023 NSWMSC Secretary)

Required Components 

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words)  
• Interview (live at Council Meeting 3 on the (date will be confirmed)  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Keep financial records of all transactions made by NSWMSC  
• Issue invoices for all revenue raised
• Ensure insurance of NSWMSC is up to date  
• Work together with IT Officer to ensure that ticket sales run smoothly  
• Ensure that all refund transactions are done in due time  
• Create a budget at the start of the year to forecast revenue spent/made  
• Work to set target revenue with Sponsorship Officer
• Submit a financial report according to Fair Trading NSW  
• Coordinate prompt refunds for any spending on Council Meetings, events or other such allocated expenditures  
• Manage merchandise, including spending and inventory  

Desirable Attributes 

• Experience in financial management
• Understands the process of incorporation
• Meticulous with record keeping
• Have long term vision for financial situation of NSWMSC

Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3) 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute the NSWMSC Sponsorship Prospectus 
• Proactively engage with sponsors. 
• Establish relationships with new sponsors while maintaining relationships with existing sponsors 
• Work with the NSWMSC executive to develop/improve partnership opportunities for sponsors 
• Work together with the NSWMSC Executive to collaboratively organise, promote and run NSWMSC initiatives 
• Organise sponsored social media posts with Publications Officer, or Events Officers if relevant 

Desirable Attributes

• Effective marketing skills 
• Sound communication and social skills 
• Innovative – should be able to create new partnership opportunities 
• Flexible and adaptable to sudden changes in circumstances 
• Good time management skills/ability to multitask – must be able to promptly respond to contact from sponsors throughout the year 

“My job is mainly communicating with organisations to secure deals and funding for both academic and social events. I write lots of emails, attend meetings with our our partners and the MSC team to continue bringing quality events like our annual cruise and SydCon. A highlight of the year was meeting and working with such an incredible team that helped brainstorm sponos opportunities and supported me throughout the year” – Sarah Chong (2023 NSWMSC Sponsorship Officer)

If submitting a joint application, please designate your co-applicant in the required box. Otherwise enter N/A. Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3) 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee NSWMSC core events, including but not limited to: Research in Medicine Symposium, Journeys in Medicine Symposium, Cocktail Party, Cruise Night, Mental Health Breakfast & Sports Day 
• Develop new, innovative event ideas to diversify NSWMSC’s event portfolio and engage with all students
• Coordinate event organisation, including venue booking, sourcing speakers, equipment hire, advertising, financial planning (with Treasurer), logistical planning & volunteer coordination
• If desired, select and lead a subcommittee for the organisation of events

Desirable Attributes

• Creative, fun, and keen to make NSWMSC’s events great!
• Work well under stress 
• Adaptable to sudden changes in circumstances 
• Ability to multitask and delegate
• Ability to function effectively in teams

“Events Director is a really fun and rewarding role! You are responsible for organising various events for medical students across NSW which involves liaising with venues and promoting events to different medical societies. There’s a lot of freedom and flexibility in the role & what events you would like to plan. A highlight is always the NSWMSC cruise in the beginning of the year which allows people from different unis to meet each other” – Ailin He (2023 NSWMSC Events Director)

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Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3) 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for various NSWMSC publications and promotions, in an editorial and design role
• Liaise with the NSWMSC executive, medical societies, and students across NSW and the ACT to produce engaging content
• Lead NSWMSC’s social media presence with the support of the NSWMSC executive
• Produce, alongside Sponsorship Officer official documents including the sponsorship prospectus
• Work with Events Directors to develop promotional material for events throughout the year
• Attend regular executive and council meetings 

Desirable Attributes

• Creativity and a passion for the role 
• Experience in using design software such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, etc. 

“Being publications officer for NSWMSC was very enjoyable throughout 2023. This role mainly consists of making graphics for other MSC positions and organising social media posts. It can get a little stressful if you have multiple things to do at once, however, I found scheduling Facebook posts ahead of time and multitasking whilst making graphics lifted some of the pressure. Whoever is lucky enough to get this role in 2024 will thoroughly enjoy it!” – Tegan Smith (2023 NSWMSC Publications Officer)

Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3) 

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the NSWMSC website, Internship Applicant Support Page, domain name and hosting accounts
• Create and manage the NSWMSC Microsoft Teams Server
• Throughout the year, continually update, improve and extend the NSWMSC website 
• Oversee email address creation and management for NSWMSC Executive
• Liaise with the President and Secretary to ensure content posted online such as AMSA reports and policy updates are relevant and current 
• Liaise with the Secretary to ensure that Council meeting minutes are obtained for inclusion on the website 
• Liaise with the Sponsorship Officer to ensure that sponsors’ logos, links and descriptions are updated on the website 
• Liaise with Publications Officer to ensure all publications are promptly shared onto the website

Desirable attributes

• Familiarity and confidence using and troubleshooting IT systems 
• Experience using WordPress website builder
• Experience using Microsoft and Teams Administration Software
• Availability to help troubleshoot short-notice IT complications 
• Strong communication skills

“Coming into NSWMSC, I had very little knowledge or skills on website design or maintenance. The NSWMSC executive team is a supportive environment where I was able to develop these skills and challenge myself to the extent where I was creating an entirely new platform for new interns to post swap requests! Apart from the job itself being rewarding, I have also loved meeting other medical students from different universities” – Evie Armstrong Gordon (2023 NSWMSC IT Officer)

If submitting a joint application, please designate your co-applicant in the required box. Otherwise enter N/A.  Required Components 

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font)  
• Personal statement (200 words)  
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3)  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Advocate for international student issues, including but not limited to internships, visas, and rural placements
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as HETI, NSW MoH, and the AMA on international student issues 
• Liaise with international reps from partner medical schools in NSW  
• Liaise with the AMSA International Student Network (ISN)
• Foster community engagement among international students in NSW 
• Respond to enquiries and concerns of international medical students in NSW  

Desirable Attributes 

• Knowledgeable in issues surrounding international experience in Australia
• Experience in policy writing and advocacy
• Self-directed and proactive in taking leadership of this role
• Passionate in community engagement and development

Prerequisites 

• Must be an international student  

Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council Meeting 3)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversees NSWMSC core events, including, but not limited to:
  • Tutorial nights
  • Rural Immersion Day
  • Journeys in Medicine Symposium
• Develops new, innovative event ideas to diversity NSWMSC’s academic portfolio and engage with all students
• Coordinates event organisation, including venue bookings, sourcing speakers, equipment hire, advertising, financial planning (with Treasurer), logistical planning & volunteer coordination
• If desired, selects and leads a subcommittee for the organisation & delivery of academic content

Desirable Attributes

• Creative, fun and keen to make NSWMSC’s events great!
• Works well under stress
• Adaptable to sudden changes in circumstances
• Able to multitask and delegate
• Able to function effectively and productively in teams

Note, this is a new role joining the NSWMSC Executive in 2024. For further information, please email president@nswmsc.org.au

“I really enjoyed my time as NSWMSC Academic Director – it opened a ton of opportunities in the research and advocacy space. From liaising with the Medical Journal of Australia for a 3 Minute Thesis Competition to organising lectures from doctors doing incredibly unique work in their fields, there is so much freedom in the scope of this relatively new role. With tremendous support from the rest of the team, it has been a pleasure and eye opening experience discovering the amazing work that goes in to the great events and initiatives NSWMSC runs.”

                                                                          -Ian Burton (2024 NSWMSC Academic Officer)

Required Components

• Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum, 12pt font) 
• Personal statement (200 words) 
• Interview (via videoconference at a date TBA following NSWMSC Council 3)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Representing the interests of Indigenous Medical students in New South Wales 
• Advocating for Indigenous Medical students in New South Wales including, but not limited to: “Closing the Gap”, inclusion of Indigenous Health issues into NSW medical school curricula and increased cultural competency of NSW medical schools
• Liaising with AIDA (Australian Indigenous Doctors Association) SRC members in NSW 
• Contributing to advocacy efforts of NSWMSC regarding Indigenous issues with consultation of wider Indigenous community, AIDA and their members 
• Implementation of relevant and Indigenous focused events e.g., NAIDOC Week 
• Organise a welcome to country for major NSWMSC events  

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledgeable in issues regarding Indigenous medical students in Australia
• Experience in policy writing and advocacy
• Self-directed and proactive in taking leadership of this role
• Passionate in community engagement and development

Prerequisites

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Must be actively involved within their Indigenous community