Introduction:
About the College:
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.
RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women's health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women.
RANZCOG supports research into women's health and act as an advocate for women's healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.
Description:
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy & Communications, the role is responsible for the coordination of multiple State and Territory Committees assigned to effectively address critical engagement, advocacy, workshop, and networking needs for our College members at the local level.
The States & Territories Support Coordinator works closely with the Advocacy, Communications, and Events teams, serving as a conduit for communicating and progressing Committee initiatives. The role will also provide administrative support for Advocacy and Communications processes and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Committee Coordination for State Committees, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, reporting to the Board and Council, and progressing action items and initiatives.
- Project support for State & Territory Committee projects/initiatives in conjunction with the Events, Advocacy, and Communications teams, including assisting with general enquiries and administrative support in peak times.
- Supporting the delivery of local and or networking events.
- Collaborate with different business units within the College on projects when required.
- Support with day-to-day administration and functions.
This position is based at our HQ in Melbourne (Djeembana). We offer our team a hybrid working option with 3 days in office and 2 days WFH. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility may be required to attend onsite more often, especially during periods of on and off-site events.
Skills and Experiences:
Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent administrative and written communication skills with the ability to prepare communications appropriate for executive and board levels.
- Experience in agenda preparation and minute-taking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service focus
- Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new systems and programs quickly.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team and effectively prioritise work in an environment with competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated flexibility, initiative and organisational skills.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:
- Salary packaging
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
- Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity
We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work in 2024, with a score of 91%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.
We encourage applications from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.
Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.
Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.
TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025 11:59 PM (AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.
