About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training, and professional development programs. The College 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

Tenure: Fixed-term contract (6 months full-time, with potential to extend for an additional 6 months)

Location: Melbourne, CBD (Hybrid)

This role is designed enhance and align coordination across core workstreams, member engagement, policy and advocacy, training coordination, stakeholder collaboration and administration, enhancing collaboration and strengthening the Branch’s influence and visibility within the Victorian mental health reform landscape.

The role has oversight of existing branch staff and serves as a key liaison with other College departments to ensure cohesive and impactful delivery of programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the Branch Chair in external representation by coordinating strategic engagement with government, health services, training bodies, and other key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in strategic forums and policy processes, connecting College members with meaningful consultation and collaboration opportunities.
• Act as the key liaison between Branch team and Branch Chair, ensuring clear communication, integration of activities, and efficient workflows.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Branch Coordinator and Policy & Advocacy Advisor. 

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in health, policy, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross functional team, develop, and motivate staff, provide strategic direction, and ensure team performance aligns with organisational objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences and present complex information clearly.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or holds the right to work in Australia.

For more details, please refer to the Position Description via the "Apply Now" button.

Some of what’s on offer: 

• Salary up to $140,000 total remuneration package (TRP) inclusive of leave loading and 12% Super.
• Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.
• 37.5 hour work week and a paid day off each month for full-time employees.
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• A values-led, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where diversity is celebrated..
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference to communities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as a single document via the Expr3ss link. We recommend reviewing the position description before applying.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At the RANZCP, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and authenticity are celebrated. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, ethnicities, faiths, and lived and living experiences. We value and embrace what makes you uniquely you.

Applications close at 5PM, 4 December 2025. Please note: This advertisement may remain visible after the closing date due to platform settings. If you see this ad after the closing date, you are welcome to email your application to [email protected]; however, please be aware that the recruitment process may have already progressed.