Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Branches

5 days ago

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

**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**

Join the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in a key role that helps shape and deliver impactful mental health policy and advocacy across our state Branches. As the **Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Branches)**, you’ll work closely with Branch Policy Advisors, Branch Committees, and the Bi-national policy team to coordinate national advocacy efforts, develop high-quality policy content, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to influence mental health policy across jurisdictions, support clinicians and expert members, and contribute to campaigns that make a real difference in people’s lives.

In this role, you will:

- Support consultation processes across states and territories, tracking and analysing feedback
- Assist with developing submissions, briefings and evidence-based policy positions
- Help coordinate cross-Branch advocacy campaigns and legislative responses
- Maintain strong working relationships with government departments and health agencies
- Provide secretariat support to Branch Committees on policy matters
- Monitor trends and reforms, contributing to timely and strategic policy responses
- Contribute to work planning, reporting and team collaboration across the College

**What you'll bring**
- A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, social sciences, health, law or related field
- Knowledge of policy development processes and an understanding of government structures
- Strong research and analytical skills—quantitative and qualitative
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences and platforms
- Experience managing distinct policy or advocacy projects
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple teams and jurisdictions
- (Desirable) Experience working in a membership-based or clinician-led organisation
- (Desirable) An interest in or understanding of mental health and health systems
- Full working rights in Australia

**Some of what’s on offer**:

- Salary range: $65,363-$81,755 total remuneration package (TRP), inclusive of leave loading and 12% superannuation
- Flexible location - work from home or one of our local branches
- 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 work on purpose-driven initiatives that improve mental health outcomes 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.

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