About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the leading organisation for training, accrediting, and representing psychiatrists across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Through conferences, publications, and initiatives, the College drives evidence-based practices, ensures high-quality, culturally aligned care, and works to enhance healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities in alignment with reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Role

• Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 31/03/2026.

The RANZCP has received Australian Government funding to deliver the Rural Readiness Project to enhance professional, clinical, and social orientation required to practice in rural regional and remote areas of Australia for psychiatry trainees. With a focus on establishing and expanding skills imperative for trainees to engage in safe rural practice, this unique project will provide the opportunity for trainees to network with fellow trainees early in their career to build connections to peers, regions and communities that will sustain their Fellowship journey. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with trainees, Fellows, and stakeholders to coordinate the design, development, and delivery of online eLearning Professional Orientation to Rural Psychiatry Services modules.

• Facilitate the design and timely delivery of seven (7) national face-to-face Rural Readiness Workshops, providing clinical and social orientation for psychiatrists working in rural, regional, and remote areas.

• Oversee project coordination and administration, including research, data analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of Rural Readiness initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum two years’ experience in government-funded or membership-based programs.

• Proven project experience, including design, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.

• Understanding of medical education and/or the Australasian health system (desirable).

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and communication software.

• Experience in membership or nonprofit organisations (advantageous), with an interest in mental healthcare improvement.

• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or right to work in Australia.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance (recent clearance may be required).

Some of What’s on Offer: 

• Salary range from $65,363 to $81,755 inclusive of superannuation and leave loading.  
• A paid day off each month for full-time employees.
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Successful candidates must complete and pass a National Police Check before commencing employment.

About the Application Process 

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience isn’t an exact match. At RANZCP, we value diverse backgrounds and welcome applications from candidates with varied experience.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document through the Expr3ss link. Reviewing the position description before applying is recommended.

For any queries, contact us at [email protected]. No agencies, please.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 Tuesday, 8 April.