NSW Rural Project Officer - Remote

About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training, and professional development programs. The College is committed to elevating healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities guided by its commitments to reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

About the role

Fixed term (18 months with potential extension) | Part-time (0.4 FTE) | NSW Branch (Rozelle) on a hybrid basis, or working remotely from home within NSW

We’ve received funding from NSW Health to help strengthen rural psychiatry across NSW, and this role will play a key part in making that happen.

As the NSW Rural Project Officer, you’ll support the Rural Project Steering Committee and help bring their priorities to life. It’s a mix of coordination, stakeholder engagement and hands-on delivery, with plenty of scope to shape how things come together.

What you’ll be doing

• Keep the project moving by coordinating activities, tracking timelines and making sure key deliverables land on time
• Support the Steering Committee and working groups with agendas, papers and follow-ups so decisions translate into action
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and keep communication clear, consistent and collaborative
• Help turn priorities into practical action plans and support their delivery day to day
• Track progress, risks and outcomes, and provide clear, useful updates to keep everyone aligned
• Support data collection and use insights to inform decisions and improvements
• Assist with maintaining simple, effective systems and processes that support project delivery
• Help monitor the project budget and keep spend on track in partnership with your manager

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualifications in education, healthcare, research or a similar field, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your style for different audiences
• Solid time management and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• A collaborative, team-first approach and a genuine interest in working with others
• Confidence using digital tools like Microsoft Office and Teams
• High attention to detail and care in your work
• You’ll need to be based in NSW due to funding requirements
• A mindset of learning, improving and being open to new ideas

(Position description available on the RANZCP Careers page)

What’s in it for you

• Up to $28,800 + super (0.4 FTE)
• Salary packaging options
• Hybrid and remote flexibility
• A supportive, values-led team
• Work that genuinely contributes to better mental health outcomes

How to apply

Send through your resume + a short cover letter letting us know a bit about yourself and how this role feels like a good fit for you.  

(No agencies, please.)

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, Māori, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.

We value the insight and perspectives that come from diverse communities and are committed to building an inclusive and culturally safe environment.

Applications close: 5PM AEST, Friday 29 May