ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the leading membership 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 30/06/2026.

The RANZCP has received funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) under the Psychiatry Workforce Program to support the development of rural and remote psychiatry training pathways and networks.

The key objective of the RPTP Project and Engagement Officer is to assist with achievement of the deliverables outlined in the Rural Psychiatry Roadmap, as part of the Rural Psychiatry Training Pathways (RPTP) Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver clear, timely, and professional communications and marketing support for the RPTP team.
• Support effective stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining strong relationships with key groups (e.g., GP Colleges).
• Provide strategic advice and support advocacy efforts, including funding submissions and policy change requests tied to the Roadmap.
• Promote a positive rural and generalist Fellowship culture through targeted communications and engagement activities.
• Understand (or quickly learn) relevant government policies and documents, including accreditation practices and the National Medical Workforce Strategy.
• Provide administration support to project groups—organising agendas, meetings, minutes, and tracking actions.
• Collaborate with teams across the College on initiatives related to the Roadmap.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum two years’ experience in Project Management in government-funded programs, or membership based organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in project design, coordination and administration including planning, analysis, implementation, project evaluation and reporting.
• Demonstrated high calibre skills in communications and marketing, stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
• Understanding of medical education and/or the Australasian health system (desirable).
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or right to work in Australia.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Salary range from $65,363-$81,755 total remuneration package inclusive of superannuation and leave loading.
• Remote work opportunity available anywhere in Australia – applicants from rural areas are especially encouraged to apply.
• A paid day off each month for full-time employees.
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For any queries, contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Project and Engagement Officer - Rural Psychiatry Training Pathways (RPTP) enquiry via EthicalJobs. No agencies, please.

A position description is attached.