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 | Permanent
| Melbourne, CBD (Hybrid)
We’re seeking a Coordinator to support and enhance education
pathways for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs).
In this role, you’ll oversee and support Specialist IMG application and assessment processes, and provide
day-to-day support committee and governance activities, and contribute to
ongoing reform of SIMG education pathways. You’ll work closely with internal
teams, assessors and external regulators to ensure processes are compliant,
efficient and well managed‑.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working
across priorities, partnering closely with a manager, and taking a proactive
role in improving systems and ways of working in a regulated, purpose driven‑
environment.
Key
Responsibilities
- Oversee and support SIMG
application, assessment, interview and progression processes
- Support the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of
the Accelerated Pathway to Fellowship, including day‑to‑day coordination,
applicant management, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide administrative
and governance support to SIMGE related committees
- Prepare documentation,
reports and advice for committee consideration
- Coordinate assessment
panels and maintain assessor accreditation
- Monitor and manage timelines,
data and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance
- Contribute to and
support process improvement and pathway reform initiatives
What you’ll bring
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills
- Excellent organisation skills and attention
to detail
- Confidence working with multiple
stakeholders and complex processes
- Ability to work autonomously while
contributing to a collaborative team
- Experience in coordination, administration,
education, health or regulation
- A proactive approach to improving systems
and ways of working
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or
valid Australian work rights
For more details
Please refer to the position description
(copy and paste link into browser): https://www.ranzcp.org//getmedia/1a157bbb-6414-4ad7-a6e2-c54b224fca44/PD-Coordinator-Specialist-IMG-Education-March-2026.pdf
Some of what’s on
offer:
- $75,000–$92,000 + superannuation + salary packaging available (up to $15,899
living expenses + $2,650 meals)
- Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3
days from home)
- 37.5‑hour week plus a paid day off each month
- 12 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental
leave
- A welcoming, values‑driven workplace culture,
including staff breakfasts and the Yarn’anga literature club
- Purpose‑driven work that improves mental
health outcomes across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining
how you meet the requirements of this role.
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 value the
knowledge, perspectives and cultural strengths that diverse communities bring
and are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for
all.
Applications close: 5PM,
23 April 2026
