CICM Committees and Current Vacancies

The Assessments Committee is responsible for the implementation and oversight of all trainee/SIMG assessments. It ensures assessments are fair, valid, and aligned with educational standards. The committee provides advice to the Board on assessment policy, supports examiner training, and contributes to curriculum renewal.

Areas of assessment include, but are not limited to:

• First part and Second part examinations
• Workplace Based Assessment
• The Formal Project

The Censor Committee is responsible for overseeing key aspects of the training program and trainee progression. It provides oversight of admission into the training program through the Trainee Selection Panel and assessment of Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG's) through the SIMG Committee. The Committees main functions include prospective and retrospective approval of training terms, approval of Transition Year roles, monitoring trainee performance and progression and addressing requests from trainees who require special consideration.

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) provides advice to the College Board from a consumer and community perspective, supporting inclusive decision-making across areas such as trainee selection, curriculum, policy development, and engagement with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori, and Pasifika communities.

The Education Committee oversees curriculum for the training programs in general and paediatric intensive care medicine. The Committee also develops, reviews and updates relevant training policies, requirements, activities, courses, and educational materials and resources. In addition, the Committee oversees the appointment, training, and professional development of Supervisors of Training (SOTs)

The Executive Committee is established to act on behalf of the College Board between meetings, ensuring the efficient and effective management of the College’s operations. It provides strategic oversight and supports the implementation of the College’s goals and policies, to maintain continuity and responsiveness in governance.

The Fellowship Admissions Committee is responsible for assessing and approving applications for admission to Fellowship, ensuring that all applicants have met the required training and non-training standards before granting Fellowship status.

The Professional Affairs Committee advises the Board on matters affecting Fellows, SIMGs, and trainees. Its key responsibilities include overseeing the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, managing professional development initiatives, supporting member engagement and managing the Special Interest Groups.

The Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee helps to guide and monitor CICM’s financial operations, risk management, investments, and legal compliance. It supports the Board by overseeing finances, improving internal controls, managing risks, and ensuring the College meets its legal responsibilities.

The Hospital Accreditation Committee is responsible for reviewing, assessing and accrediting hospitals for the delivery of intensive care medicine training. The Committee conducts this assessment and accreditation as an ongoing process, with formal scheduled assessments occurring at a maximum of five-yearly intervals. Additionally, the Committee monitors quality assurance activities to ensure sites maintain ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. The process provides an opportunity to identify and address any challenges constructively, ensuring that the College and training providers provide a safe and effective environment for training an intensive care medical workforce to meet the needs of the population they serve.

The Indigenous Health Committee oversees the College’s commitment to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Māori, and Pasifika peoples across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It supports the recruitment and retention of Indigenous doctors in intensive care medicine, promotes cultural safety and capability among Fellows and Trainees, and ensures Indigenous voices are heard and respected throughout the College’s work.

The Paediatric Committee was established to represent the interests of the paediatric intensive care community. This includes supporting excellence in paediatric intensive care medicine education and training, advocating for paediatric intensive care medicine trainees, Fellows, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG) and intensive care units, and supporting the best possible care for critically ill children.

The Regional, Rural and Remote Committee supports the College’s strategic commitment to delivering high quality intensive care in non-metropolitan areas. It focuses on improving education, workforce support, trainee welfare, and healthcare delivery in resource limited ICUs. Members are not required to work in rural or remote settings but should have relevant experience or interest in advancing the committee’s objectives, including areas like climate change and disaster management. The Committee also is responsible for progressing strategies to address workforce supply and distribution issues, including the recruitment of intensivists to underserved ICUs.

The Specialist Training Program (STP) Advisory Committee provides expert advice on the management and direction of the STP. It ensures the program meets government requirements and supports quality training in rural, regional, and private settings, helping to improve workforce distribution and supervisor support.

The Trainee Committee serves as a representative body for trainees of the College, with a strong emphasis on education and training. Its core purpose is to ensure trainee voices are heard and considered in the development of College policies and initiatives.