The Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) / The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)

Employment Type: Part-time (3 days per week, 0.6 FTE) on a 12 months fixed term contract, with possible extension.

About us:

The Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is the medical specialty training organisation for ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. Our vision is one of excellence and equity in eye care. We are leaders in collaborative eye care, committed to setting and improving standards, providing lifelong education, promoting research and innovation, and advocating on behalf of patients, their communities, and our membership.

About ANZEF:

As the philanthropic arm of RANZCO, The Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) is dedicated to improving eye health equity across the Asia-Pacific by fundraising for and supporting programs, scholarships, and partnerships.

We work with First Nations, Māori, and Pacific communities, as well as those in rural and remote areas where access to quality eye care is most limited.

Our partnerships, education, advocacy, and research projects help prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss, ensuring that sight-saving care reaches those with the most crucial needs.

Our vision for reconciliation:

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)’s vision for reconciliation is an Australia where equal health outcomes and equitable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are achieved through the principles of mutual respect and self-determination and the places we live, learn, work and play are culturally safe and enriched by all.

In the context of our organisation this represents equitable eye health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and communities, and an inclusive and diverse workplace that is culturally safe.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP):

The RAP commits RANZCO to activities that seek to achieve equity in access and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; continue to build collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the health sector; build on our existing commitment to increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ophthalmologists in Australia; and will improve and enhance our organisation’s cultural safety practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage scholarships, grants and fundraising administration
• Engage with Foundation donors, industry sponsors, and College members
• Support organisation of committees and events
• Develop communications and promotional materials

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in managing projects and handling administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated success in supporting fundraising activities and maintaining donor relationships.
• Excellent skills in managing relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing CRM systems and databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365: experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to organise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Location: Surry Hills, Sydney (The College offers a fully flexible/hybrid workplace with staff working remotely from home (supplied with suitable technology) and attending the office one to two days per week for team and other collaborative activities.)

Equal Opportunity

RANZCO is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that encourages diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people with relevant qualifications and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.