Assessment Coordinator (Writtens)

About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training and professional development programs. The College is committed to elevating healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and Māori communities guided by its commitments to reconciliation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the role

Tenure: Full-time permanent

Location: Melbourne CBD (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Senior Manager Assessments and SIMGE this role plays a key part in the coordination delivery and continuous improvement of RANZCPs Written Assessments.

You will oversee end-to-end assessment administration from candidate enrolments and exam logistics through to results processing and question bank management working closely with internal stakeholders and external exam providers.

This is an ideal opportunity for an education or assessment professional who enjoys combining process rigour stakeholder coordination and quality assurance in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan coordinate and administer Written Assessments in line with established policies timelines and security requirements including results delivery and records management.
• Manage assessment logistics in partnership with external vendors including scheduling issue resolution and contingency planning.
• Support effective database and enrolment administration including eligibility checks special considerations stakeholder communications and website updates.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Written Assessment question bank through structured quality control categorisation and version management.
• Coordinate exam development cycles workshops and review processes to ensure content remains current and examination-ready.
• Provide high-quality secretariat and operational support to assessment committees including meeting coordination agendas and briefing papers.

For more details please refer to the Position Description.

What youll bring

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in education administration assessments or a similar professional environment.
• Strong systems capability including confidence with databases and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• A proactive organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong customer-service mindset and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small high-performing team.
• Willingness to travel interstate and to New Zealand as required for examinations or committee activities.
• Experience in a membership health or not-for-profit organisation is advantageous.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or valid Australian work rights.

Some of whats on offer:

• Salary from $73000 to $91300 leave loading and 12% Super.
• Hybrid working model: 2 days in the office 3 days from home.
• 37.5 hour work week and a paid day off each month for full-time employees.
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• A values-led inclusive and culturally safe workplace where diversity is celebrated.
• The chance to be part of a passionate team working to improve mental health outcomes.
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference to communities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

How to apply

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as a single document via the Expr3ss link. We recommend reviewing the position description before applying.

For any queries contact us at No agencies please.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the RANZCP we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity inclusion and authenticity are celebrated. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including First Nations peoples LGBTQIA communities neurodivergent individuals and people of all ages ethnicities faiths and lived and living experiences. We value and embrace what makes you uniquely you.

Applications close: 25 January.

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