About us

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

This position is responsible for the preparation of RANZCP policies and submissions that are relevant to the practice of psychiatry and mental health in Australia and New Zealand.

The position offers diverse and interesting work with career development opportunities and supports the RANZCP to contribute to policy for effective and sustainable practice and improve mental health outcomes across Australia and New Zealand. Key tasks include:

• Analyse government policy and actively monitor emerging issues relevant to psychiatric practice and mental health.
• Prepare RANZCP responses and submissions to government and other relevant processes/inquiries.
• Prepare briefing materials and provide policy support to internal and external stakeholders and attend committee meetings as required. 

Please refer to the Position Description via the 'Apply Now' button for further details.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate Health, Social Science, Education, Business or Research discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy development and analysis with specific expertise in health and social arenas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to tailor style to diverse audiences.
• Experience within membership or nonprofit organisations is a plus, along with a passion for driving meaningful change in mental health care. 
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or holds the right to work in Australia.  

Some of What’s on Offer: 

• Salary range from $63,000 to $78,800 inclusive of superannuation and leave loading.  
• A great hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. 
• 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 care givers. 

About the application process 

If this role piques your interest, but your experience isn’t an exact match—apply anyway! RANZCP encourages applications from those with varied experience and we’re keen to receive your application if you think you'll thrive in this role. 

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. 

Applications close at 5pm on 28 November.