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 role provides high-level administration, project support and project planning for the delivery of selected projects within the Education & Training Department. You will be involved in developing project activities, preparing progress reports and supporting the various committees and working groups that are involved. Other responsibilities include:

• Data gathering and data analysis as required.
• Providing written advice, presentations and briefing papers for relevant Board, Committee and Working Group meetings on project progress.
• Developing communication and consultation strategies.
• Managing project documentation and ensuring records are professionally maintained.
• Undertaking project audits and benchmark exercises.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team on a permanent, part-time basis (0.5FTE) in a flexible workplace with hybrid options.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading projects, working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ability to network and build rapport quickly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid commitment to high quality service and exceeding expectations.
• High-level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Relevant tertiary qualification/and or experience in training and development, education, healthcare or related.
• 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.  

Please refer to the Position Description (PD) for further details.

Some of What’s on Offer: 

• Salary range from $79,900-$99,900 full-time equivalent, inclusive of superannuation and leave loading (pro-rata).  
• Flexible and hybrid work options. 
• 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 Friday 8 November.