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 (18 months
with potential extension) | Part-time (0.4 FTE) | NSW Branch (Rozelle) on a
hybrid basis, or working remotely from home within NSW
We’ve received funding from NSW Health to help strengthen
rural psychiatry across NSW, and this role will play a key part in making that
happen.
As the NSW Rural Project Officer, you’ll support the Rural
Project Steering Committee and help bring their priorities to life. It’s a mix
of coordination, stakeholder engagement and hands-on delivery, with plenty of
scope to shape how things come together.
What you’ll be doing
- Keep the project
moving by coordinating activities, tracking timelines and making sure key
deliverables land on time
- Support the Steering Committee and working groups with agendas, papers and
follow-ups so decisions translate into action
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and keep communication
clear, consistent and collaborative
- Help turn priorities into practical action plans and support their delivery day
to day
- Track progress, risks and outcomes, and provide clear, useful updates to keep
everyone aligned
- Support data collection and use insights to inform decisions and improvements
- Assist with maintaining simple, effective systems and processes that support
project delivery
- Help monitor the project budget and keep spend on track in partnership with
your manager
What you’ll bring
- Relevant qualifications in education, healthcare,
research or a similar field, or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your style for different
audiences
- Solid time management and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving
environment
- A collaborative, team-first approach and a genuine interest in working with
others
- Confidence using digital tools like Microsoft Office and Teams
- High attention to detail and care in your work
- You’ll need to be based in NSW due to funding requirements
- A mindset of learning, improving and being open to new ideas
(Position
description available on the RANZCP Careers page)
What’s in it for you
- Up to $28,800 + super (0.4 FTE)
- Salary packaging options
- Hybrid and remote flexibility
- A supportive, values-led team
- Work that genuinely contributes to better 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
We’re
committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to be themselves. We
welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations
peoples, Māori, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people
with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.
We value the
insight and perspectives that come from diverse communities and are committed
to building an inclusive and culturally safe environment.
Applications close: 5PM
AEST, Friday 29 May
