The document summarizes information about AMRANZ (Association of Medical Recruiters Australia New Zealand) and RCSA (Recruitment & Consulting Services Australia). AMRANZ was established in 2005 as a member group of RCSA to represent medical recruitment consultancies in Australia and New Zealand. RCSA is the industry body representing the recruitment profession in Australia and New Zealand with over 3,800 members. The document provides information on leadership, benefits of membership, and professional accreditation framework for individuals and corporate members.

1. AMRANZ Association of Medical Recruiters Australia New Zealand Member Group RCSA

2. AMRANZ About AMRANZ The Association of Medical Recruiters Australia New Zealand was established in 2005 as a Member Group of the RCSA. AMRANZ provides a focal point for specialist medical consultancies whose business is the recruitment of Medical Practitioners into and within Australia and New Zealand and the provision of Locums to hospitals within both countries. About RCSA The RCSA is the international Association representing the recruitment industry in Australia and New Zealand. With a stakeholder base in the order of 20,000, RCSA assumes responsibility for leading the direction and fostering the growth of the recruitment profession. The RCSA is a self-funded not-for-profit Association.

3. Key RCSA/AMRANZ Facts RCSA is the only Recruitment, On-Hire and Consulting Industry Body/Professional Association in Australia and New Zealand responsible for ensuring continued growth of the industry and professionalism of individuals within the industry more than 3,800 members (Corporate & Individual) RCSA/AMRANZ members must abide by the RCSA Code for Professional Conduct (authorised by ACCC in Australia and recognised by the Commerce Commission in New Zealand) members responsible for approximately 60% of turnover of the industry in Australia and New Zealand and represent all market segments/sizes, multinationals to niche market recruiters AMRANZ

4. Key RCSA/AMRANZ Facts RCSA is a member of the global body CIETT – International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (only Australian industry body Member) operates Staffing Council of Australia & New Zealand (SCANZ). Members include Skilled, Adecco, Randstad, Chandler Macleod, Hays and Manpower RCSA/AMRANZ actively lobbies and advocates on behalf of the industry, regularly produces submissions for Federal and State governments and bodies and has a close working relationship with key stakeholders and government. AMRANZ

5. AMRANZ has an elected Council whose role it is to represent the views of Members and to develop training and information to assist their business growth and provision of excellent service. President: Ron Crause APRCSA Medacs Healthcare Australia Vice President: Corrine Taylor International Medical Recruitment Pty. Ltd. Councillors: Melissa Bennett APRCSA Medic OnCall Pty. Ltd. Shaun Hughston APRCSA Beat Medical Pty. Ltd. Alan Bell APRCSA Chandler Macleod Medical Roslyn Melrose APRCSA Australian General Practice Recruitment Martina Stanley Alecto Pty. Ltd . AMRANZ

6. AMRANZ has strategic relationships with the following: Medical Board of Australia Australian Medical Council - AMC Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - AHPRA Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine – ACCRM The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – RACGP Specialist Colleges Government Bodies AMRANZ

7. RCSA/AMRANZ Corporate member benefits: Code of Professional Conduct demonstrates your commitment to ethical practice and industry standards Business Solutions gives access to business tools and resources RCSA Journal ,NewsHub and AMRANZ Bulletins keep members up to date with the latest news and information education and events – AMRANZ quarterly CPE program brings Members together to be updated on current issues and prospective changes both federally and state based lobbying and advocacy build your member profile get your organisation connected and involved RCSA business and lifestyle benefits AMRANZ

8. RCSA Individual Membership Professional Accreditation Framework RCSA PAF = Excellence The RCS Professional Accreditation Framework (PAF) aligns individuals with recruitment career paths and provides public recognition of a member’s knowledge, skills, experience and commitment to continuing professional education. Individuals can apply for any level of membership, provided they meet the minimum criteria. RCSA Corporate Members who support the RCSA PAF are actively advancing the Recruitment industry and building its standing as a true profession. The RCSA PAF provides a professional identity, competitive edge and credibility that clients look for in today’s professional market. AMRANZ

9. To be admitted into the RCSA Professional Membership Framework an individual must meet the three elements of professional membership i.e: meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements commit to maintain skills and knowledge by adhering to the RCSA CPE requirements commit to adhering to the RCSA Code of Professional Conduct RCSA Professional Membership is available at three levels: Accredited Professional (APRCSA) Member (MRCSA) Fellow (FRCSA) Individuals may enter at any level of Membership provided they have met the minimum requirements Non-Professional Membership (Affiliate) No education or experience requirements AMRANZ

10. What’s in it for Individuals? RCSA Professional Membership clearly indicates to peers, clients and candidates that individual members are: serious about your profession adhere to the industry’s code committed to maintaining your knowledge and skills have a professional identity, competitive edge and credibility intent on developing and enhancing their career personally committed to excellence and best practice AMRANZ

11. Why should AMRANZ Corporate Members support the RCSA PAF? When your staff Members commit to high standards: you advance the recruitment profession you attract and retain the best talent your reputation and brand is reinforced client loyalty increases new business is generated you commit your staff to excellence your clients have confidence in your staff commitment to continuing professional education creates a competitive edge you are better positioned as an employer of choice It signifies you have standards, you encourage excellence NOTE : All staff of RCSA corporate members can join and receive complimentary 12 months individual membership. Offer open until 31/12/11. AMRANZ

12. How do you become a Member of the RCSA/AMRANZ? Contact : Kerry Merrett Membership Coordinator 03 9663 0555 [email_address] AMRANZ Secretariat: Pam Iverson 03 9663 0555 [email_address] AMRANZ