About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the leading membership organisation for training, accrediting, and representing psychiatrists across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Through conferences, publications, and initiatives, the College drives evidence-based practices, ensures high-quality, culturally aligned care, and works to enhance healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities in alignment with reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term, part-time position (0.8 FTE) covering a maternity leave from 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2026.

In this role, you will coordinate, develop, and deliver a range of RANZCP conferences each year, providing a comprehensive in-house conference management service for designated events. Depending on the event, you may also work in collaboration with Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs).

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering end-to-end management of allocated conferences, in collaboration with relevant local organising and scientific program committees. This includes budgeting, venue selection, program development, marketing, registration, speaker coordination, conference materials (including apps), accommodation, social functions, sponsorship, exhibitions, and post-event evaluation.

• Designing conference programs in partnership with committees to support members’ continuing professional development.

• Managing and maintaining online systems for registrations, abstract submissions and reviews, certification, and event reporting.

For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the position description.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of three years’ demonstrated experience in conference and events coordination, including fiscal and sponsorship outcomes.
• A good knowledge of the events industry, events related software and the role / operations of PCOs.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable. 
• High level of understanding and skills in using relevant computer applications including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets and experience in database software.
• Background in membership or nonprofit organisations is advantageous, as is an interest in contributing to improvements in mental healthcare.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or the right to work in Australia.
• Successful candidates must complete and pass a National Police Check before commencing employment.

Some of What’s on Offer: 

• Salary range from $65,363-$81,755 TRP pro-rata per annum inclusive of superannuation and leave loading.  
• Hybrid working arrangements. 
• A paid day off each month for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

About the Application Process 

At RANZCP, we value diverse backgrounds and welcome applications from candidates with varied experience. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document through the Expr3ss link. Reviewing the position description before applying is recommended.

For any queries, contact us at recruitment@ranzcp.org. No agencies, please.

Diversity and Inclusion

At RANZCP, creating a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and authenticity thrive is a priority. Applications are warmly welcomed from people of all backgrounds, whether you're First Nations, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or come from a wide range of ages, ethnicities, faiths, and lived and living experiences. We're all about embracing what makes you, you. 

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 15 May.