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 (up to 2 years) | Part-time
(0.6FTE, days negotiable) | Melbourne CBD
RANZCP is
establishing a time‑limited pathway for current New Zealand Affiliate
members seeking access to Fellowship, as approved by the Board. This pathway is
expected to operate for approximately three years to address existing demand
from eligible Affiliate members.
This role has been
created to support the initial implementation and peak delivery period
of the pathway. You’ll provide dedicated administrative coordination to ensure
the pathway is delivered in a consistent, timely and well‑governed way.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you
will:
- Coordinate applications received for the
NZ Affiliates Pathway
- Liaise with assessors to schedule case‑based
discussions (CbDs) with Affiliate members
- Coordinate and administer committee and
management group meetings, including agendas, action lists and minutes
- Respond to Affiliate queries regarding
the NZ Affiliates Pathway
- Manage applications and applicant
tracking data, maintaining accurate records to support governance,
reporting and audit requirements
- Prepare documentation arising from
meetings, including letters, briefing papers and reports
- Prepare reports as required for internal
College governing bodies
What you’ll bring
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent
experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills
- Excellent time management and
organisational skills
- Advanced computer skills and confidence
working with data and systems
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable:
- Experience
working in, or an understanding of, the Australian and/or New Zealand
health systems
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold valid work
rights.
Some of what’s on offer:
- $60,000 to $72,000 + superannuation (pro-rata)
- Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 for general
living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment)
- Hybrid working mode
- 7.5-hour workday plus a paid day off each month
(pro-rata)
- 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
- A welcoming, values-driven workplace culture, with
initiatives such as staff breakfasts and the Yarn’anga literature club
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful,
purpose-driven work that improves mental health outcomes across Australia and
Aotearoa New Zealand
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how
you meet the requirements of this role.
For further details, please refer to the position
description (copy and paste link into browser): https://www.ranzcp.org//getmedia/1197237b-3256-4bc3-bf8f-43f89ca5c8c4/PD-Project-Officer-NZ-Affiliates-Pathway.pdf
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, Sunday 10 May
