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
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy & Communications, the Policy Officer – Clinical Leaders Network will play a key role in advancing the interests of women's health professionals. This varied role combines policy development, advocacy and project coordination, with a focus on identifying systemic issues in healthcare and supporting RANZCOG to influence meaningful change through research, stakeholder engagement and strategic policy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the States & Territories Support Coordinator to prepare Clinical Leaders Network agendas, minutes and action items.
- Coordinate and attend Clinical Leaders Network meetings and report on, and action, advocacy-related work at a jurisdictional level.
- Prepare submissions, reports, correspondence, presentations, policy statements and other documents as required to support jurisdictional health systems advocacy.
- Provide support with the development of standards, policies and guidelines to support members to address systemic issues in their workplace, hospital and the broader women’s health system.
- Manage and provide support for various projects being undertaken in the Advocacy & Communications unit.
- Engage with members and trainees for information and advice on submissions, projects and policy.
- Monitor policy developments in the women's health sector within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, escalate developments of interest to managers and RANZCOG leadership for discussion along with suggested courses of action.
- Collaborate with the communications team to ensure RANZCOG’s messaging is aligned with its positions detailed in submissions and advocacy.
- Other ad hoc policy and advocacy-related responsibilities as required.
Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria
- A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, public health, politics, economics, or related disciplines; or equivalent practical work experience in a public policy, public health, political, economic or related role in a relevant organisation.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups, often on many different topics or projects at one time.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of a team with an ability to understand and follow the directions of others.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to locate, critically appraise and interpret health related research literature, and write summaries based on the results of the literature search.
- Ability to summarise and present complex data in an appropriate and accessible style and format.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to achieve results in a timely manner, to prescribed deadlines.
- Commitment to the development of evidence-based outcomes and evaluation of health services.
- Functional understanding of public policy and funding systems in the health sector.
- Functional understanding of women’s health issues and the complex College environment.
- Ability to source, build and nurture internal and external relationships in the medical college and federal, state and territory government environments.
- Functional understanding of current global and local trends in acute and public health.
- Capacity to work effectively across program areas and disciplines.
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
