About us
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training, and professional development programs. The College is committed to elevating healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities guided by its commitments to reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the role
Fixed-term, 2 years | Full-time | Melbourne CBD
Join our Education and Training team as an Administration Officer supporting the Certificate of Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychiatry. This is a great role if you enjoy structured admin work, working with a range of stakeholders, and contributing to meaningful education programs that support better mental health outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting end to end administration of the Certificate, including applications, enrolments and progression tracking
- Coordinating assessments such as Oral Presentations and Portfolio Reviews
- Providing admin support for Committee meetings including agendas, minutes and follow ups
- Acting as a key point of contact for participants, supervisors and assessors
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting requirements
- Assisting with Certificate awards, communications and system support
If you’d like more detail, you can take a look at the full position description on the RANZCP Careers page
What you’ll bring
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A customer focused approach with confident communication skills
- Experience providing administrative support, ideally in a committee or education setting
- Ability to manage routine tasks while working within established processes
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and database systems
- Relevant qualification in administration, education or equivalent experience
Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or valid Australian work rights
What’s in it for you
- Up to $68,000 + superannuation
- Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 for general living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment)
- Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)
- 7.5-hour work day + a monthly day off
- 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
- A genuinely supportive, values-led culture (think staff breakfasts + Yarn’anga book club)
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a real impact on mental health outcomes
How to apply
Send through your resume + a short cover letter letting us know a bit about yourself and how this role feels like a good fit for you.
(No agencies, please.)
Diversity and Inclusion
RANZCP is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion and authenticity are genuinely valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, cultures, faiths and lived experiences.
We strongly encourage applications from people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori. We recognise and value the knowledge, perspectives and cultural strengths that diverse communities bring to our work and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all.
Applications close: 5PM, Thursday 4 June
