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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the leading organisation responsible for training, developing, accrediting, advocating for and representing psychiatrists across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand within the mental health sector. Through conferences, publications, and initiatives, the College also fosters evidence-based practices, ensures high-quality, culturally sensitive care, and 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

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee and coordinate assessment-related projects within our Education Department. This role requires someone with strong project coordination skills who can work independently on moderately complex projects, engage with key stakeholders, and support the implementation of assessment changes.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and oversee assessment-related projects, ensuring smooth implementation and tracking of milestones.
• Support the transition of RANZCP’s clinical assessment program into a workplace-based environment.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying and recommending enhancements to assessment systems and workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders, including committees and working groups, to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Coordinate the operationalisation of project outcomes and problem-solve operational issues, drawing on prior experience and analysis of related areas.
• Communicate effectively within the relevant staff and Fellows, providing clear project planning, guidance on deliverables, facilitating discussions to reach agreement on project matters.

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in coordinating projects preferably within education, medical training, or assessment-related settings.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse operational challenges and suggest practical improvements.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, track progress, and ensure key deliverables are met.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with strong background in facilitating discussions and preparation of progress reports and project plans. 
• A tertiary qualification in education, assessment, medical training, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a project coordination or program development support role.
• Experience in tertiary education sector or a membership organization, or the not-for-profit sector (desirable).

To be eligible, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have the right to work in Australia. The successful candidate must also complete a National Police Check before commencing employment.

Some of What’s on Offer: 

• Salary range from $82,896-$103,646 inclusive of Super and Leave Loading.
• A great hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office as a minimum.
• A monthly free paid day off for full-time staff, with pro rata benefits for part-time staff.
• Gender neutral 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.

About the application process 

Please apply through the Expr3ss link, combining your resume and cover letter into one document. We encourage all applicants to review the position description as it provides further details about the responsibilities of the role. For any queries or assistance in applying reach out at: [email protected]. No agencies please. 

Embracing Diversity: 

At RANZCP, creating a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and authenticity thrive is a priority. Applications are warmly welcomed from people of all backgrounds, whether you're First Nations, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or come from a wide range of ages, ethnicities, faiths, and lived and living experiences. We're all about embracing what makes you, you. 

This is a re-advertised role. Early submissions are encouraged, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Previous applicants need not apply.