Program Officer, Training Accreditation Services

Program Officer, Training Accreditation Services

Posted: 06/02/2025

Closing Date: 25/02/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Job Category: Administration and Office Support

About the RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals.

Our Values
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect

Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.

Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model

- 3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,
- 2 days from an RACP office location per week,
- 1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.

Job Description

About the Role

The Program Officer role sits within the Training Accreditation Services team, which oversees accreditation for Basic and Advanced Training programs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

The purpose of the role is to provide operational and administrative support to delivery of the accreditation program, support implementation of strategic initiatives, maintain compliance with RACP policies and procedures, and develop resources and training to support internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

- Advise and Advocate: Provide guidance on accreditation processes, advocate for College policies, and ensure adherence to accreditation standards by Fellows, committees, and training settings.
- Governance Support: Collaborate with committees to facilitate effective governance, including succession planning and performance optimisation.
- Administrative Coordination: Coordinate administrative functions for the accreditation of training settings, including compiling reports, distributing documentation, and organising site visits.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver training, advice, and support to a range of stakeholders, including training providers, trainees, supervisors, and Directors of Paediatric/Physician Education.
- Communication and Consultation: Maintain accurate and transparent communications to ensure stakeholders have access to reliable information.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accreditation operations.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

The successful candidate will have:

- Business and/or Administration qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with demonstrated attention to detail and ability to achieve work objectives in a timely manner
- Demonstrated experience in delivering professional client and secretariat services, including high level written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders
- Experience improving and monitoring administrative processes
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and CV by 25 February 2025. If you would like further information, please email recruitment@racp.edu.au.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received. Our ad may close earlier than the specified closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

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