Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare submissions, reports, correspondence, presentations, policy statements and other documents as required for policy development and advocacy campaigns.
• Undertake literature reviews as required for the development of submissions.
• 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 to various projects being undertaken in the EOA 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 and provide timely responses to issues as they arise.
• 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 requested by the Manager, Executive Office and Advocacy

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, public health, politics, economics, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups.
• 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.

Some of our benefits include:

• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working conditions - work from home and in the office
• 26 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Fully Subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gratis Days (additional paid leave on dates set by the College)
• $1,200 Professional Development Allowance per year
• Fully Subsidised Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year and celebrating our diversity
• Additional leave for menstrual and menopause care, gender transition, fertility treatment and family planning, volunteering, study, cultural leave, pet adoption (to name a few!)
• Salary Packaging

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023! You can also view our benefits and policies and the great work we do by visiting our WORK180 endorsed employer page.

RANZCOG is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employing the best people to do the best job possible, regardless of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, ethnicity, religion, parental and carer status, or any other attribute. We encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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. At RANZCOG we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, 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.

TO APPLY: Click here for a copy of the Position Description which outlines the Key Selection Criteria for this role. When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications Close: Sunday 14 January 2024 11:59 PM (AEDT)

“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.
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."