About us
The
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) trains,
educates and represents psychiatrists across 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, training and professional development.
RANZCP is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait
Islander and Māori communities, guided by reconciliation commitments and Te
Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the role
Tenure: Full-time,
fixed term to 30 April 2027
Location: Melbourne,
CBD (Hybrid)
RANZCP has received Australian
Government funding for the following initiatives:
- Specialist Training Program
(STP)
- Military and Veterans’
Psychiatry Training Program (MVPTP)
- Psychiatry Workforce
Program (PWP)
- Flexible Approach to
Training in Expanded Settings (FATES)
This role is responsible for
administering contracts, reporting and payments for secondary funding
agreements with health services, in line with contractual schedules and program
requirements.
Key
Responsibilities
- Manage College-administered secondary funding agreements in
partnership with the Contracts Manager
- Build and maintain strong relationships with health services,
providing advice on contractual and program requirements
- Coordinate reporting across health services, including templates,
guidance, receipt and processing of documentation
- Coordinate reports and invoices for internal approval and payment
- Administer the Private Infrastructure and Clinical Supervision
(PICS) allowance
- Administer the Rural Sector Loading allowance, including reporting,
documentation and payment coordination
Please refer to the position description
(copy and paste link into browser): https://www.ranzcp.org//getmedia/2d47dfd2-f838-41d0-a76f-0cf8807e2656/PD-Contracts-and-Projects-Officer-Jan-2026.pdf
What you’ll bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification in contracts,
commerce or equivalent experience
- Strong capability with MS Office and database
systems
- Clear, confident written and verbal
communication skills, including stakeholder negotiation
- Excellent organisational skills with the
ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience liaising with government bodies
and health services
- Proven experience in contract administration
and reporting
- Demonstrated financial reporting capability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or
valid Australian work rights
Some of what’s on
offer:
- Salary up to $72,000 +
leave loading and 12% superannuation
- Hybrid working model
(2 days office / 3 days WFH)
- 37.5-hour work week
plus one paid day off per month
- 12 weeks’
gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Inclusive, values-led
and culturally safe workplace
- Purpose-driven work
supporting improved mental health outcomes
- Opportunity to
contribute to meaningful, community-focused initiatives across Australia and
Aotearoa New Zealand
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter
outlining how you meet the role requirements. We recommend reviewing the
Position Description before applying. For enquiries, contact recruitment@ranzcp.org.
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
Wednesday, 5PM 29 April.
