About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) trains, educates and represents psychiatrists across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Accredited by the AMC and MCNZ, the College is committed to improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities, guided by reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the role

Location: Melbourne, CBD (Hybrid)

Tenure: Permanent, ongoing

We are seeking a skilled administrator to join our Education Department as an Accreditation Assessment Officer. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the College’s accreditation processes, including providing dedicated support to the Accreditation Committee.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating and supporting accreditation panels, managing logistics and travel, preparing high-quality reports, and ensuring accurate, timely information is delivered to both internal and external stakeholders. Strong stakeholder engagement and administrative support will be central to your success.

This role is ideal for an experienced administrator who thrives on managing detail and competing priorities, while building strong professional relationships and contributing to the future of psychiatric education.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate accreditation panels and visits, including logistics, timetables, meetings and stakeholder liaison.

Prepare high-quality reports, documentation and compliance records within set timeframes.

Act as a key point of contact for Directors of Training, committees and administrators.

Manage accreditation data, surveys and systems to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Support the Accreditation Committee and related groups, including planning, minute taking and follow-up actions.

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

What you'll bring

Strong administrative experience, with proven ability to manage complex tasks, deadlines and competing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and stakeholder liaison.

High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Strong digital skills: MS Office, databases, online meeting platforms, and survey tools.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in business administration or a related field.

Some of what’s on offer:

• Base salary $57,000 to $71,000 + leave loading + 12% super.
• Hybrid work: 2 days in the office, 3 from home.
• A paid day off each month for full-time employees.
• 12 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Career development pathways to grow your skills and progress within education and accreditation.
• A values-led, inclusive, culturally safe workplace making a real difference to mental health outcomes.

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

The RANZCP celebrates diversity, inclusion and authenticity, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, ethnicities, faiths, and lived experiences.

Applications close at 5pm on 8 October. 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.