The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the peak representative organisation for general practice, the backbone of Australia’s health system. We set the standards for general practice, facilitate lifelong learning for GPs, connect the general practice community, and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

We’re committed to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from people who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

The opportunity

RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health provides the RACGP with strategic and operational support to advance the RACGP’s work in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The Education and Events Projects Officer is located in the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health team and reports to the Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

The Education and Events Projects Officer is responsible for contributing to the development, delivery and coordination of education and events activities for RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the development and delivery of member education activities and workshops including QI&CPD activities in consultation with internal and external stakeholders
• Undertake the EAR Accreditation Training Course, to facilitate the accreditation of all Faculty educational activities
• Contribute to the development of the Faculty’s post fellowship qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Support the coordination and rollout of Faculty events, recognising significant dates on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander calendar
• Facilitate RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health’s representation at all relevant conferences, including the RACGP’s annual conference.
• Support projects and the broader work of the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Board and Education Committee as directed by the Manager

You demonstrate:

• Tertiary level qualification in education, health, events or a related discipline and relevant work experience.
• Experience in coordinating and supporting the roll out of educational programs and events in a health/government or human services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in document preparation and public speaking.
• Ability to plan, organise and establish own work priorities to manage a complex workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with high standard of professional presentation.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively as part of a small team
• Microsoft Office proficiency and a capacity to work with complex database reports.

Highly Desirable

• Tertiary level qualification in education, Indigenous health or a related field.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and cultures
• Understanding of Australian general practice

Benefits

• $81,589 PA plus 14% superannuation plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• Six month contract position
• WFH flexibility

To apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and cover letter as one document.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and interviews will commence in May.

Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check.

For a copy of the position description, visit https://www.racgp.org.au/the-racgp/careers/position-descriptions 

RACGP internal applicants, please notify your current manager of your application for any internal RACGP opportunities.

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