About us
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is a not-for-profit membership organisation responsible
for training, educating, and representing psychiatrists across Australia and
Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re accredited by the Australian Medical Council and
the Medical Council of New Zealand to deliver specialist medical education and
professional development.
We’re guided by our reconciliation commitments and the
principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working to improve mental health outcomes
for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities. Joining RANZCP
means being part of an organisation where your work directly shapes how
psychiatry is practised, taught, and experienced across two nations.
About the role
Permanent | Full time | Naarm (Melbourne)
We’re looking for a Policy Advisor, Practice and Standards
to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the development of
evidence-informed policy and advocacy that advances mental health care,
psychiatric practice, and better outcomes across Australia and Aotearoa New
Zealand. Working closely with subject matter experts, members, committees, and
external stakeholders, you’ll lead policy research, analysis, and project
delivery that informs our strategic positions and shapes our advocacy
priorities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys producing
high-quality policy advice and submissions, building strong relationships, and
translating complex information into meaningful impact.
What you’ll be doing
- Identify emerging policy issues
and provide evidence-informed advice to support mental health system
improvement and RANZCP advocacy priorities
- Conduct research and analysis
across mental health policy, health systems, and regulatory frameworks,
monitoring sector developments and their implications
- Develop policy outputs including
submissions, position statements, practice guidance, and briefing materials
- Lead and deliver policy and
strategic projects from scoping through to implementation
- Build strong relationships with
committees, members and stakeholders, providing policy support and secretariat
duties to committees and working groups
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualification in a
relevant discipline (health, social science, public policy, or related field)
- Demonstrated experience in health
policy, including understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and funding
frameworks
- Strong research, analytical and
critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for
diverse audiences
- Strong organisational skills and
attention to detail
- Experience in the mental health,
membership-based, or not-for-profit sector highly regarded
What’s in it for you
- $73,000 – $91,000 +
superannuation
- Optional salary packaging (up to
$15,899 for general living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment)
- 37.5 hour week + a monthly day
off
- Hybrid working model (2 days in
the office, 3 days working from home)
- 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid
parental leave
- A genuinely supportive,
values-led culture
How to apply
Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter
outlining how your skills and experience would benefit the role. Email any
enquiries to recruitment@ranzcp.org.
Diversity and Inclusion
The RANZCP is committed to fostering a workplace where
diversity, inclusion and authenticity are genuinely valued. We encourage
applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples,
LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages,
cultures, faiths and lived and living experiences.
Applications close: 5PM, Wednesday 5 August
