Policy Officer,

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Full time

Full-time, Permanent position:

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Great benefits and work flexibility including monthly RDO:


  • Feel positive about where you work, at a peak mental health body


The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of Psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand, is seeking an experienced and professional Policy Officer to join our Policy team.


The role will primarily be responsible to coordinate and prepare RANZCP policies and submissions that are relevant to the practice of psychiatry and mental health in Australia and New Zealand.

The position offers diverse and interesting work with career development opportunities and supports the RANZCP to contribute to policy for effective and sustainable practice, and improve mental health outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.


The roles have a specific focus to:

  • Analyse government policy and actively monitor emerging issues relevant to psychiatric practice and mental health.
  • Undertake consultations with members and committees of the RANZCP on policy issues as determined by Executive Management and the Practice, Policy and Partnerships Committee.
  • Prepare RANZCP responses and submissions to government and other relevant processes/inquiries
  • Prepare briefing materials and provide policy support to the RANZCP President, CEO and members who represent the RANZCP at meetings with external stakeholders
  • Provide policy support to RANZCP Faculties, Sections and Working Groups and attend relevant committee meetings as required.
  • Provide policy support to the RANZCP's communications team and assist with media inquiries as required.
  • Liaise with RANZCP Branch Offices and NZ National Office to provide appropriate policy support at a jurisdictional and national level.
  • Research, draft and progress RANZCP policy documents (position statements, professional practice guidelines) through internal policy review processes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy development and analysis with specific expertise in health and social arenas.
  • Understanding and experience in a membership or not for profit medical organisation or the ability to quickly adapt to a complex, committeebased organisational structure.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of government structures and processes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the health care system.
  • Demonstrated ability to use research outcomes to formulate recommendations and implement decisions.
  • Ability to grasp new concepts/absorb and analyse large amounts of information on complex topics and produce succinct reports and briefing papers.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate Health, Social Science, Education, Business or Research discipline.

Why work with RANZCP?

  • Monthly RDO
  • Excellent worklife balance
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Convenient CBD location of head office
  • Training and development opportunities

How to apply:

**Applications close on Tuesday, 23 May 2023.

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