Projects & Contracts Officer

About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) trains educates and represents psychiatrists across 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 training and professional development.

RANZCP is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and Māori communities guided by reconciliation commitments and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the role

Tenure: Full-time fixed term to 30 April 2027

Location: Melbourne CBD (Hybrid)

RANZCP has received Australian Government funding for the following initiatives:

• Specialist Training Program (STP)
• Military and Veterans Psychiatry Training Program (MVPTP)
• Manage College-administered secondary funding agreements in partnership with the Contracts Manager ensuring adherence to schedules and compliance.
• Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES)

This role is responsible for administering contracts reporting and payments for secondary funding agreements with health services in line with contractual schedules and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage College-administered secondary funding agreements in partnership with the Contracts Manager
• Build and maintain strong relationships with health services providing advice on contractual and program requirements
• Coordinate reporting across health services including templates guidance receipt and processing of documentation
• Coordinate reports and invoices for internal approval and payment
• Administer the Private Infrastructure and Clinical Supervision (PICS) allowance
• Administer the Rural Sector Loading allowance including reporting documentation and payment coordination

What youll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in contracts commerce or equivalent experience
• Strong capability with MS Office and database systems
• Clear confident written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder negotiation
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience liaising with government bodies and health services
• Proven experience in contract administration and reporting
• Demonstrated financial reporting capability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or valid Australian work rights

Some of whats on offer:

• Salary up to $72000 leave loading and 12% superannuation
• Hybrid working model (2 days office / 3 days WFH)
• 37.5-hour work week plus one paid day off per month
• 12 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Inclusive values-led and culturally safe workplace
• Purpose-driven work supporting improved mental health outcomes
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community-focused initiatives across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as a single document) outlining how you meet the role requirements. We recommend reviewing the Position Description before applying. For enquiries contact No agencies please.

Diversity and Inclusion

RANZCP is committed to a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples LGBTQIA communities neurodivergent individuals and people of all ages ethnicities faiths and lived experiences.

Applications close: 26 January.

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