Assessments Administrative Officer

The Royal Australian & NZ College of Psychiatrists

Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)

Student Services (Education & Training)

Contract/Temp, Full-time

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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.

About the role

This is a full-time, fixed-term role (18 months) offering the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the delivery of high-stakes assessments within the RANZCP Education team.

In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support across a range of assessment activities, with a particular focus on coordinating applications, managing marking processes, and ensuring the smooth administration of assessments across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Supporting the smooth delivery of assessments through hands-on coordination and admin expertise.

Preparing and organizing key information and materials for clinical and written exams.

Managing documentation with care, including data entry, filing, and keeping everything in order.

Being a go-to support for colleagues, stakeholders, and committees.

Please refer to the Position Description (PD) attached for further details.

What you'll bring

Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to providing responsive and professional customer service.

Proficiency in MS Office (including Excel) and database systems, with the ability to identify issues and contribute to process improvements.

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experience in education, assessment, or membership environments, ideally within the tertiary or postgraduate sector.

Candidates must have full working rights in Australia (i.e., no work hour or employer restrictions).

Some of what’s on offer:

A Total Remuneration Package (TRP) from $64,533 to $77,398 is on offer, inclusive of leave loading and 12% super.

Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.

A paid day off each month for full-time employees.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

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.

No agencies, please.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the RANZCP, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and authenticity are celebrated. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds—including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, ethnicities, faiths, and lived and living experiences. We value and embrace what makes you uniquely you.

Applications close at 5pm on 16 September 2025. This is a re-advertised position; previous applicants need not apply.

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You are welcome to email your application to recruitment@ranzcp.org For any queries, contact us at recruitment@ranzcp.org