About the role

• This project will put you at the forefront of improving access and equity, for surgical care in our diverse communities
• You will be adaptable, wanting to learn new skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment across teams
• This role will provide you with opportunities to upskill in a professional and personal capacity, work with a passionate team, and have some fun!
• You will build and nurture productive working relationships with government, specialist medical colleges and medical professionals, using strong communication and influencing skills
• You will apply critical thinking and professional expertise to complex situations and take responsibility for self-managing to find solutions

This role will be offered on a 1 FTE, 2 year fixed-term contract.

Location flexible (Australia).

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree, certification in Project Management and/or an equivalent combination of skills and experience in a health, education, government, law, non for profit or membership organisation
• Ability to multitask and be pro-active and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• High level written and verbal communication skills, with superior attention to detail, and with confidence, empathy, and diplomacy
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills

Benefits

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are important to us and we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. While working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

• flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office.
• access to mental wellbeing app Groov.
• wellbeing reimbursement.
• gifted additional leave at the end of the year.
• access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 70,000+ courses.
• access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling.

We truly care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

About the company

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a not for profit, membership-based organisation leading the way in surgical performance, professionalism and patient care in Australia and New Zealand.

With service to our members at the forefront of our business, we support ongoing learning and development for our surgical workforce of more than 7,000 surgeons and 1,300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS is on an exciting journey to transform the way our members engage with us by making improvements across many aspects of the College - from learning and development to technology and governance. We are focusing on collaboration and innovation to better serve our members and to enhance the contribution of surgeons to the community.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now’ button to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the outlined selection criteria.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so please do not delay applying!

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected], using the subject line: Project Lead - Rural Accreditation - Flexible location enquiry via EthicalJobs, however applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.

All team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have a valid exemption, in order to work onsite in our offices.