The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is a non-profit peak body for advancing patient care in the clinical radiology and radiation oncology fields across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

About the Culture 

Our evidence-based culture focuses on best practice outcomes for patients and equity of access to high quality care, underpinned by an attitude of compassion and empathy. The College’s values include acting with integrity, holding ourselves accountable and leading the way with innovative practices.

As an organisation we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and to the training and professional development of our people. 

Some of the benefits we offer for all our team members are:

• Flexibility – we offer a hybrid work arrangement between home and office along with flexible starting and finishing times;
• Development – we have set a standard of constant and ongoing development throughout the organisation;
• Health and Wellness activities – we offer a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program for all employees, along with various social and wellbeing activities throughout the year;
• Rostered Days Off - available throughout the year;
• Additional paid leave days during our end of year shutdown period;
• Paid Parental Leave.

About the College

RANZCR is committed to improving health outcomes for all, by educating and supporting clinical radiologists and radiation oncologists. RANZCR is dedicated to setting standards, professional training, assessment and accreditation, and advocating access to quality care in both professions to create healthier communities. We are a membership organisation led by clinicians who are elected, across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

RANZCR creates a positive impact by driving change, focusing on the professional development of its members and advancing best practice health policy and advocacy, to enable better patient outcomes. RANZCR members are critical to health services: radiation oncology is a vital component in the treatment of cancer; clinical radiology is central to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury.

For more information about us, our benefits or other roles, take a look at https://www.ranzcr.com/college/about/careers-at-ranzcr.

Job Description

We are seeking an Education Support Officer to join our Standards Unit on a Full-Time contract.

The Education Support Officer - Specialties position will be responsible for assisting the Manager, Specialties, to develop projects and programs that support education and training in emerging sub-specialty and specialty areas of practice to assure the delivery of best practice within a contemporary medical education framework. This position will be responsible for supporting committees within a clinical governance framework and contributing to key documents that define the member journey for sub-specialty and specialty areas of practice; instituting necessary governance and regulatory measures to enable the delivery of a high-quality education and training programs to our members.

The Education Support Officer - Specialties duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Project management and analytical support for specialty projects, specifically in the development of specialist medical education programs.
• Liaise with key stakeholders through various working groups and committees and provide timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to specialty practice.
• Provide secretariat support tor relevant committees including conjoint committee/s, reference groups, and working groups.
• Resolve complex problems requiring information from multiple sources or advanced knowledge in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ensure activities and initiatives meet regulatory requirements, as required.
• Manage all work within RANZCR’s clinical governance processes.
• Flexibly manage activities related to the role, including planning for out-of-hours’ work and intra/interstate travel.
• Provide in-kind secretariat support for related committees to ensure complimentary work programs that collectively work towards clinical excellence and education.
• Engage in a culture within the Standards Unit that assures high quality member engagement, inspiring member involvement in College activities
• Facilitate alignment of work content and workflow within, and between business units, to enhance communication and program outcomes.
• Proactively seek and share information with colleagues across the organisation and externally.
• Respond to enquiries requiring an understanding of the organisation and RANZCR policies and procedures. Take ownership of enquiries by providing explanations and instructions. Ensure enquiries are addressed and resolved.

You will need to:

• Have tertiary qualifications in education or similar and/or relevant work experience.
• Have demonstrated experience in program design and management.
• Have proven success in delivering education projects with a critical eye for detail and process.
• Possess the ability to problem solve, analyse, critically appraise, and interpret complex information.
• Have high level communication skills, including writing policies, project reports, agendas and minutes.
• Be capable and have capacity to set and manage competing priorities in a high activity environment and be responsive to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Be highly organised and methodical with strong attention to detail, but still comfortable working in ambiguous, complex and agile environments.
• Demonstrate your commitment to high levels of customer service.
• Posses the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment; to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Be resourceful and motivated, able to take initiative.
• Have experience working with committees within a clinical governance framework.
• Have intermediate Microsoft Office application skills.
• Understand MS project or similar project application (desirable).
• Be experienced working in the education sector, in a not for profit, membership-based organisation and the health care field (desirable).
• Understand the Australian and/or New Zealand health systems and medical workforce is desirable.

How to Apply

Please apply submitting your CV and cover letter via our Career Portal. You can get there by clicking "Apply Now" and registering your details with us.

We encourage all applicants, including those of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori descent to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a friendly and accessible team.

Recruitment agencies, we understand your interest, but we plan to fill this position ourselves.