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

In this role, you will lead and oversee the College accreditation functions and strategies to ensure education and training programs meet the RANZCP accreditation standards and the requirements of the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman, the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

The role is responsible for the development and maintenance of effective stakeholder relationships and initiating strategies and initiatives that address accreditation requirements at the service, program and jurisdictional levels.

What you will bring

• A strategic and systems-based approach to your work, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and effectively managing complex processes within educational settings.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position in an educational environment, with proven experience in accreditation, standards and audits, project management, quality improvements in service delivery, program evaluation and review, with proven ability to deliver on objectives and implement strategies and actions to arrive at the desired outcomes.
• Qualifications in training and/or education and/or equivalent experience in medical/health professions education environment required.
• Experience in medical education and workforce policy development and sound understanding of medical education, governance, regulatory agencies and compliance for specialist medical colleges and education providers.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and building stakeholder relationships.
• Experience within a membership organisation or the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage.

Some of what's on offer

• Salary offer is $101,300 to $126,600 inclusive of Super and Leave Loading.
• A great hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office as a minimum
• A monthly RDO for full-time staff
• Gender neutral 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.

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 life experiences. We're all about embracing what makes you, you. 

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 25 October.