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
Full-time
| Fixed-Term (18 months) | Melbourne CBD (Hybrid)
We’re
seeking an organised and service-oriented Assessment Officer to support
the Specialist International Medical Graduate Education (SIMGE) team.
This role supports
day-to-day Specialist IMG application and assessment processes. You’ll assist
with documentation, scheduling assessments and panels, support committees,
respond to enquiries, and help ensure processes run smoothly and remain
compliant with external standards.
This is a
great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, stakeholder
interaction, and contributing to meaningful outcomes in a regulated education
environment.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative
support across SIMG applications and specialist assessments
- Assist with scheduling
assessments, interviews and assessment panels
- Process application
documentation and communicate outcomes to candidates
- Maintain accurate
candidate records, data and assessment documentation
- Respond to enquiries and
provide clear advice to candidates and stakeholders
- Support SIMGE related
committees, meetings and associated logistics
- Assist with audits,
reporting and compliance requirements
- Support continuous
improvement of systems and administrative processes
What
you’ll bring
- Strong administrative
and organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal
communication skills
- Confidence managing
multiple tasks, emails and competing priorities
- A customer focused
approach and professionalism when dealing with stakeholders
- Ability to work both
independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Experience using
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and databases
- Interest in working
within education, health or regulated environments
- Australian or New
Zealand citizenship, or valid Australian work rights
- Experience in education, membership,
committee administration or health settings will be well regarded.
For more
details, please refer to the position description (copy and paste link into
browser): https://www.ranzcp.org//getmedia/97dba25d-fb9c-4a3f-aa26-307b6262e7c3/PD-Assessment-Officer-SIMGE-Fixed-Term-March-26.pdf
Some of
what’s on offer:
- $58,000-$68,000 + superannuation
- Salary packaging available (up to $15,899 living expenses +
$2,650 meals)
- Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 days from
home)
- 37.5‑hour week plus a paid day off each month
- A welcoming, values‑driven workplace culture, including
staff breakfasts and the Yarn’anga literature club
- Purpose‑driven work that improves mental health outcomes
across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
How to
apply
Please
submit your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of
this role.
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 value the knowledge, perspectives and cultural strengths that diverse
communities bring and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive
environment for all.
Applications
close: 5PM, 23 April 2026
