Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee

Overview of the vacancyASDMAC is the specialist Medical Advisory Committee authorised under the SIA Act to provide medical information and advice about sports anti-doping and safety matters. ASDMAC’s primary role is to consider, and where appropriate, approve Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) applications for the legitimate use of a substance or method otherwise prohibited in sport. The issuing of a TUE is an important aspect of global anti-doping arrangements as it allows athletes to legitimately access appropriate medical treatment when they have an illness or medical condition without violating anti-doping rules.In addition to those outlined above, the SIA Act sets out various functions of ASDMAC, including:(a) the functions conferred on the ASDMAC by the National Anti-Doping scheme(b) giving advice and information to the Sport Integrity Australia CEO and the Australian Sports Commission about the performance of the ASDMAC’s functions, and about sports doping and safety matters(c) giving information to sporting administration bodies about individual cases that involve sports doping and safety matters, and(d) providing services relating to sports doping and safety matters under contract on behalf of the Commonwealth.Qualifications and experienceThe work of the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee is highly technical and specialised in nature. Accordingly, under the SIA Act, ASDMAC members must be a registered medical practitioner and must have experience in, either sports medicine, clinical pharmacology or endocrinology.Experience within an anti-doping context is highly desirable but not essential.Essential Requirements

• Registered medical practioner

AttachmentsApplication InstructionWe are seeking expressions of Interest addressing the qualifications and experience required of members of ASDMAC for substantive positions becoming available in June and September 2024 and for future appointments for both primary and review members. To apply to be considered for these possible future vacancies, we ask that you submit an application containing your Curriculum Vitae together with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position, by visiting .Further information regarding ASDMAC and TUEs can be found by visiting the Sport Integrity Australia Website at , and .Information on the meeting schedule, workload and other matters can be obtained by contacting the ASDMAC Secretariat on (02) 6222 4283 or by emailing