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.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

The College is seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team as a People and Wellbeing Coordinator in a parental leave position.

As a People and Wellbeing Coordinator, you will be a key point of contact for people -relation enquiries, providing quality, tailored Human Resources support and guidance to all levels of the organisation. This is a hands-on generalist role combining HR administration and operational support with the coordination of people processes, employee services and organisational wellbeing initiatives. Working closely with the People and Wellbeing team, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of HR services and a positive employee experience across the College.

This is a full time, 12-month fixed-term parental leave position based in Melbourne, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

Support the full employee life cycle for staff across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (end to end recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance, learning and development, OH&S, through to separation and offboarding).
Manage and process HR-related data, including employee records, contracts and other documentation in ELMO (HRIS) system.
Assist in reviewing, developing, implementing, and promoting HR and OH&S policies and procedures.
Act as the first point of contact for People and Wellbeing enquiries, managing the team calendar and inbox, and responding to queries in a friendly, professional, knowledgeable and timely manner.
Coordinate and facilitate People and Wellbeing related training, including new employee induction & orientation.
Provide day to day administrative support to the People and Wellbeing team, maintain accurate and up to date information on the staff intranet, and coordinate staff communication, including HR related announcements and weekly staff newsletter.
Assist with monthly/quarterly HR metrics, compliance and other ad hoc reports.
Coordinate and support learning and development/training activities for the organisation.
Assist the People and Wellbeing team with general day-to-day administrative tasks and projects

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 since 2023, with a current score of 83%! 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: 13 November 2026 11:59 PM (AEST/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.

People & Wellbeing Coordinator - Victoria, Australia