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Project Officer

Education and Training Department • Melbourne CBD, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in project coordination/administration, education, healthcare,
  • Strong organisational/planning skills managing competing priorities and tight or changing deadlines.
  • Well-developed written/verbal communication and experience working with stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments.

Role Type

Contract • Full-time • Level 3

Pay Rate

$73,000 AUD – $91,300 AUD (Annum)

Description

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 until June 2027 | Melbourne CBD (hybrid)

This role supports the delivery of a nationally funded project focused on developing culturally safe resources to support supervisors within psychiatry training.

Working closely with the Program Development Manager, you will help plan, deliver and evaluate project outcomes, while engaging a broad range of stakeholders across the College and external environments.

What you’ll be doing

  • Support the development and delivery of project outcomes aligned with agreed timelines and objectives
  • Undertake research, data gathering and analysis to inform project activities
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support successful outcomes
  • Support committees and working groups, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes
  • Prepare briefings, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress, timelines and deliverables, including evaluation of project outcomes
  • Support budget tracking and ensure sound financial management of project activities
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold RANZCP values

What you’ll bring

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in project coordination, administration, education, healthcare or research
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports or briefings
  • Experience working with stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments
  • Confidence using MS Office and database systems
  • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

  • Experience in the mental health, education, membership or not-for-profit sector

What’s in it for you

  • $73,000 to $91,300 + superannuation
  • Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 for general living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment)
  • Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)
  • 37.5 hour week + a monthly day off
  • 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • A genuinely supportive, values-led culture (think staff breakfasts + Yarn’anga book club)
  • Meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a real impact on mental health outcomes

How to apply

Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your interest in the role and how your experience and strengths align with the requirements.

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 1 July 2026

Company Overview

At RANZCP, our culture is values-led, inclusive, and purpose-driven. We are committed to improving mental health outcomes through excellence in education, collaboration, and integrity. Our work is grounded in respect for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori peoples, guided by our commitments to reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value diversity of thought and lived experience, foster culturally safe and supportive workplaces, and encourage open, respectful collaboration. Our people are united by a shared sense of purpose, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

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