About the business

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.

RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women's health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women.

RANZCOG supports research into women's health and act as an advocate for women's healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.

RANZCOG has undergone a restructure led by our recently appointed CEO and Executive Director, Education. We are looking for committed people to enable us to grow and focus on our exciting strategic priorities.

The Education Directorate has evolved to include new business units which will support the programs, products and services offered by the College from planning through to development and operational delivery. The directorate now includes the three areas of Quality Assurance and Strategic Development, Program support services, Learning and Continuing Professional Development.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Program Support Services and working in a leadership capacity, this role is critical in ensuring the highest possible standards and effective, efficient delivery of all RANZCOG examinations and selection assessments. The individual in this role will oversee the development and maintenance of standards, processes and workflows to support robust examinations and selection assessment outcomes. This will involve the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data. The role leads a diverse team of individuals to deliver Unit, Directorate and organisational strategic priorities. The role will liaise closely and provide strong support to the volunteering coordinators of the RANZCOG Board of Examiners, relevant Committees and other internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of high-quality and supportive examinations and selection assessments
• Providing leadership and strategic advice to support the Examinations and Assessment Team in the delivery of Examinations and selection assessments
• Ensuring coordination, development and delivery of examination and selection assessment activities, including reviewing examination and assessment delivery documentation, overseeing the creation of examinations and assessments, overseeing statistical methods and overseeing the service provided to candidates, examiners, assessors and key stakeholders
• Overseeing the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of Fellowship, Diploma, Certificate of Women's Health, Subspecialty Written and Oral examinations and Selection Assessments
• Leading and providing quality assurance of the statistical analysis of examination assessment activities as required, to identify trends and allow decision making
• Leading business planning, budgeting activities and all reporting relating to examinations and selection assessments.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in management and/or the coordination of teams in a high-stakes educational environment
• Substantial experience in the provision of data driven and statistical assessment quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience in examinations, assessments, curriculum delivery, evaluation in education at the secondary, tertiary or postgraduate level
• An understanding of the functions of assessments and a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research principles and methodologies
• Experience in the development and management of contracts
• The ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of educational programs and to present at educational/scientific meetings as required
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills; the ability to work to deadlines.
• The ability to work confidently with numerical data
• The ability to initiate, develop and maintain effective procedures and documentation
• Highly developed self-motivation, initiative, business planning and problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute ideas and collaborate in their implementation
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Fellows of the College, individuals and groups
• Ability to liaise and collaborate effectively with all College staff and work effectively as part of a senior leadership team.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, manage and work within a team
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, particularly in regard to report writing and correspondence
• High level computer literacy and personal computer application experience, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, database and statistical applications
• A positive attitude towards developing further skills in an educational setting
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control processes
• An interest in and commitment to issues concerning women's health, and an interest in health education, with a positive attitude towards developing further skills in an educational setting
• The ability to work on at least eight weekends per year and attend occasional evening teleconferences

Highly regarded skills and experience:

• Previous experience in project and /or event management
• Well-developed research skills and a capacity to synthesise material from primary data.

Benefits and perks

Social Club functions, Work/Life balance commitment, Coffee machines, Flexible working hours, Member Benefits Program: access to a range of discounts including dining, movies, accommodation, Rostered days off, Time Off In Lieu (TOIL), Annual Professional Development Days, Salary packaging and much more!

All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.