About RANZCR

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (the College) is a not-for-profit peak body for advancing patient care in the clinical radiology and radiation oncology fields across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. We are a membership organisation led by clinicians who are elected. We are leaders in medical imaging and cancer care and enable the best practice of clinical radiology, radiation oncology and associated subspecialty areas through engagement, education and advocacy. We provide the educational curricula for medical graduates training to enter the specialties.

The Role

We have an exciting Full-Time 2-year fixed term opportunity for an experienced Policy Officer to join our new and thriving Workforce Unit, working closely with the Unit Head and broader team, on the development and implementation of policy on workforce related issues including the distribution of clinical radiology and radiation oncology workforce in Australia and New Zealand. The successful candidate will develop position papers, responses to Government policy and other initiatives, provide support to workforce-related Committees and assist with the preparation of grant proposals. 

You will have demonstrated experience in policy along with gathering, collating and synthesising complex information from a broad range of sources, drafting documents and proposals and responding to consultations while working independently and meeting strict deadlines.  

This role would ideally be suited to someone with tertiary education in a relevant discipline, and minimum two (2) years’ experience. The successful candidate will have excellent written, organisational, and problem-solving skills. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Australian and / or New Zealand health system and will have previous experience in supporting committees working in a peak body, member-based organisation within in the education or healthcare industries. 

Culture  

Our evidence-based culture focuses on best practice outcomes for patients and equity of access to high quality care, underpinned by an attitude of compassion and empathy. The College’s values include acting with integrity, holding ourselves accountable and leading the way with innovative practices.

As an organisation we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and to the training and professional development of our people. 

The College is based in the heart of the Sydney CBD and has a sophisticated work from home IT infrastructure in place to support staff to work remotely during COVID-19. The College is a friendly, professional and positive working environment that fosters growth and development, as well as an excellent work life balance. 

We offer RDO’s across the year as well as 2 additional days off at Christmas for our shutdown period, quarterly team lunches, additional Paid Parental Leave, training and development opportunities, promotion opportunities, EAP and Health and Wellness activities.

We encourage applicants of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori descent to apply. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a friendly and accessible team.

Recruitment agencies, we understand your interest, but we plan to fill this position ourselves.