About the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee
The Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC) is an independent statutory body established under Part 7 of the Sport Integrity Australia Act 2020 (SIA Act). Members of ASDMAC are appointed by the Federal Minister for Sport and are generally senior specialist doctors who are trained in Sport and Exercise Medicine and have broad experience in professional, Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Overview of the vacancy
ASDMAC 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.
ASDMAC members
ASDMAC consists of the following members:
- (a) a Chair;
- (b) at least 3, and not more than 6, primary members;
- (c) 3 review members.
Qualifications and experience
The 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.
Remuneration
Remuneration for members of ASDMAC is set by the Remuneration Tribunal according to the latest remuneration determination. For details, please visit Remuneration Tribunal (Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part-time Public Office) Determination (No. 2) 2023 Compilation No. 4 | Remuneration Tribunal (remtribunal.gov.au).
How to apply and further information
We 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 Employment | Sport Integrity Australia.
Further information regarding ASDMAC and TUEs can be found by visiting the Sport Integrity Australia Website at About the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee | Sport Integrity Australia, and Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) | Sport Integrity Australia.
Closing date for applications is Monday 5 May 2024, 3:30pm (AEST)
Information on the meeting schedule, workload and other matters can be obtained by contacting the ASDMAC Secretariat on 02 6222 4283 or by emailing [email protected].
Learn more about possible future vacancies here.