Call for Expressions of Interest: ANZCOR Guideline Development Groups (GDG)

Call for Expressions of Interest: ANZCOR Guideline Development Groups (GDG)

ANZCOR is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from volunteers to join newly established Guideline Development Groups (GDG).

These positions are open to people living and working in Australia or New Zealand, and represent a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the development of evidence-informed resuscitation guidelines that shape clinical practice across both countries.

What is ANZCOR?

The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) is a collaboration between the Australian and New Zealand Resuscitation Councils.

ANZCOR continuously reviews resuscitation science and produces high-quality, evidence-informed guidelines to support:

  • first aiders

  • first responders

  • healthcare professionals

ANZCOR is also a member of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), which reviews global evidence and produces treatment recommendations.

Guideline Development Groups (GDGs)

ANZCOR will establish Guideline Development Groups for the following areas:

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • First Aid (FA)

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)

  • Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

  • Newborn Life Support (NLS)

  • Education, Implementation and Teams (EIT)

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Each GDG will include:

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  • Chair (already appointed)

  • Deputy Chair (already appointed)

  • Up to 10 members with relevant scientific and clinical expertise

Term and expectations

These are voluntary appointments, with an initial term of one year, and potential renewal based on performance.

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Key expectations include:

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  • Online meetings scheduled approximately every 2–3 months

  • Contributing to a minimum of two guideline updates per year

  • Approximate annual time commitment: ~100 hours per year

What the role involves

Guideline Development Group members will contribute to ANZCOR guideline development and review activities, including:

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  • integrating ILCOR CoSTR recommendations into ANZCOR guidelines

  • developing and prioritising PICO questions

  • supporting evidence evaluation and systematic review work

  • identifying gaps in resuscitation science research

  • reviewing existing ANZCOR guidelines against contemporary evidence

  • contributing to drafting and editing guideline updates

  • complying with conflict-of-interest principles

Benefits of membership

ANZCOR outlines several professional and academic benefits, including:

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  • binational collaboration and networking

  • professional development, including preparation for future ILCOR roles

  • strengthening skills in literature review and guideline development

  • opportunity to impact resuscitation standards

  • potential co-authorship opportunities

  • mentoring and supporting emerging members of the resuscitation community

Selection criteria

Applicants will be allocated to GDGs based on expertise and preference, and may be assigned to a group other than their first preference.

Essential criteria include:

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  • content expertise in one or more GDG topic areas

  • expertise in critical review of clinical research

  • ability to work collaboratively within a team

Desirable criteria include:

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  • experience developing evidence-based guidelines

  • GRADE methodology experience (or willingness to learn)

  • experience conducting systematic or scoping reviews

How to apply

EOI due date: Friday, 27 February 2026

Applicants must email their submission to:
Professor Judith Finn (Chair, ANZCOR Scientific Advisory Committee)
admin@resus.org.au

Subject line format:

Use: EOI_GDG_*
Where *** is one of: ALS, BLS, PLS, NLS, FA, EIT, ACS

Required documents:

  1. Two-page summary, clearly stating:

    • your first preference GDG (in the first line)

    • your second preference GDG

    • how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

  2. CV, including:

    • contact details

    • qualifications (year + institution)

    • employment history (last 10 years)

    • publications (last 10 years)

    • research grants (last 10 years)

    • evidence-based guidelines you have contributed to (and your role)

Next steps (recommended)

If you are eligible and interested:

  • Identify the GDG most aligned to your expertise

  • Draft a concise two-page statement addressing the selection criteria

  • Ensure your CV includes the requested detail (particularly publications and guideline work)

  • Submit by 27 February 2026

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