EOI: ACRRM Remote Supervisor Pool
ACRRM is currently seeking dedicated supervisors for our new Remote Supervisor Pool. Supervisors in the pool provide crucial support for registrars when their onsite supervisor takes unexpected or planned leave. View more information about the requirements on our careers page.
The role of ACRRM supervisors
Supervisors provide clinical and educational supervision, monitoring and support for registrars. Supervisors usually work on the same site as the registrar but may provide supervision offsite.
- Monitor, observe and follow up registrar’s clinical work
- Ensure the registrar is working within their level of competence
- Support development of learning plan
- Facilitate case discussions
- Provide feedback to registrars
- Encourage registrar involvement in clinical audit
- Encourage registrar self-directed learning and reflection
- Provide practical skills teaching
- Undertake workplace based assessments
- Facilitate small group learning
- Identify and support registrars in difficulty
- Assist in assessment preparation
- Enhance own education skills through regular supervision education
- Act as a coach and mentor
- Provide pastoral care
- Ensure a safe supportive work environment
National Webinars
| Date | Topic | Presenters | Title |
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| Wed, 28 May 2025 | Education | Zachary Woodalba, Australian Digital Health Agency | Electronic prescription and active script list (ASL) - Supervisors |
| Thu, 22 May 2025 | Education | Dr Simon Morgan (GPSA) and Dr James Best | Supporting registrars in difficulty |
| Wed, 14 May 2025 | Education | Zachary Woodalba ( Australian Digital Health Agency ) | My Health Record for Supervisors |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | Education | Dr Greg Gladman and Dr Coralie Endean | Supervise for ACRRM: The A-Z of what you need and how to get support |
Listen to the Supervisors’ Compass Podcast
Supervisors’ Compass is ACRRM’s new podcast helping you navigate the Rural Generalist supervisor journey. Each bite-sized episode delivers practical tips, real stories, and expert insights to support you in guiding the next generation. Listen to the first episode now and subscribe for more throughout the year.
Supervisor Liaison Officers
We're putting our footprint in the regions to directly support members. We now have Regional Training Network comprising of Regional Directors of Training, Training Network Coordinators and Training Program Advisors based in each State/Territory around Australia.
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Supervisor Liaison Officer (NT)Dr Priyantha (PD) Wijesurendra
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Become a supervisor
Become an ACRRM-accredited supervisor to provide clinical and educational supervision, monitoring and support for ACRRM registrars.
Supervisor tips and tricks
Supervising a medical student or prevocational doctor on a rural placement? Check out these tips and tricks from the ACRRM Future Rural Generalist Committee.
Resources for supervisors
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Online courses
- ACRRM Cultural Safety
- Orientation to Fellowship Training – Supervisors
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Introduction
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Supervision Placement
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Supervision and Teaching
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Consultation Observation and Feedback
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Supervisors Problem Case Discussion
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: In-practice Teaching
- Foundations of Rural Generalist Supervision: Clinical Supervision and Random Case Analysis
- Cultural Awareness - Pip Indigenous Health Incentive
- MiniCEX training course for clinicians
- Introduction to MCQ Assessment
- Introduction to CBD Assessment
- Introduction to StAMPS Assessment