Volunteer with ARCS

If you're passionate about the medtech and pharmaceutical sector and want to contribute to professional development and the promotion of best practices, consider volunteering with ARCS. We’re always looking for volunteers to support our work across education, events, and member engagement.

There are many ways you can get involved:

  1. Become a webinar or regional convenor (see below for details about this role)
  2. Submit an idea for an upcoming interest area meeting
  3. Share your expertise by contributing to the ARCS quarterly eJournal Cognitio
  4. Join our education faculty by helping to develop and deliver ARCS courses
  5. Register your interest in joining one of our advisory panels
  6. Volunteer at the ARCS Annual Conference in Sydney *1
  7. Assist with networking and member events *1
  8. Speak, chair sessions, or join the conference advisory panel *2

*1 Preference will be given to ARCS members enrolled in a life sciences, biomedical science, pharmacy or related degree.
*2 A formal call for proposals is issued annually, typically in November or December.

Please register your interest and upload your CV today.

Convenor Role

Are you looking to develop your leadership, communication, and meeting facilitation skills? Would you like to raise your profile within the sector and contribute to the professional growth of others? Becoming an ARCS convenor might be the perfect opportunity.

Interest area convenors play a central role in shaping and delivering content to our members. These meetings are valued for their practical insights and timely discussion topics — and they only happen thanks to the contributions of our volunteers. Convenors are supported by the ARCS office, which provides administrative assistance to ensure success.

If you're a line manager, consider whether someone in your team could benefit from this opportunity as a professional development goal. To learn more, contact us.

Webinars

ARCS Webinars s are an integral part of the organisation. Each is led by a volunteer convenor or co-convenor and focuses on sector-relevant topics. Meetings are delivered via webinar and typically include an ARCS office update followed by a structured educational discussion.

These sessions are free for ARCS members and contribute to ongoing professional development. Webinars usually run from 12:30–1:30pm throughout the year, with most interest areas offering up to six sessions annually (except in December and January).

State Networking Groups

State Networking Groups bring members together to connect, share updates, and explore developments within the sector. Each group is hosted by a volunteer convenor and supported by ARCS staff, providing an opportunity for local engagement and community-building across industry sectors including organising networking activities and careers roadshows.

Advisory Panels

ARCS advisory panels are formed to offer insight and guidance on key developments, challenges, and projects affecting the sector. Each panel operates under a charter outlining its purpose, responsibilities, and time commitments.

Participating in an advisory panel is a great way to contribute to sector advancement and your own professional growth.

Annual Conference Advisory Panel

The ARCS Conference Advisory Panel supports the delivery of our flagship annual event. Its responsibilities include:

  1. Providing strategic oversight of the conference theme and plenary sessions
  2. Advising on potential speakers, topics, and content gaps
  3. Ensuring sessions are balanced, relevant, and aligned with ARCS policy
  4. Assisting the ARCS Business Office in identifying and supporting session chairs
  5. Supporting session development and speaker coordination
  6. Recommending speaker replacements if needed
  7. Contributing to the development of the conference’s social program

Enquire now if you’d like to be involved in any of these volunteer opportunities.

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