About us

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (the RANZCP) is a not-for-profit professional membership organisation. We are 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.

At our core is a deep commitment to equity and belonging. We are guided by our reconciliation commitments and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we work purposefully to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities because we believe quality care must reach everyone.

Joining the RANZCP means being part of something that matters: an organisation where your work directly shapes how psychiatry is practiced, taught, and experienced across two nations.

About the role

• Permanent
• Full time
• Naarm (Melbourne)

As Manager, Strategic Projects, you will lead the delivery of high priority projects that support the College’s policy, governance and reform agenda. Working closely with the Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy, you will drive complex, cross functional initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with strategic priorities.

This is a senior role suited to someone who combines strong project leadership with the ability to navigate complexity, influence stakeholders and translate strategy into action.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end to end delivery of strategic projects, from planning through to evaluation
• Manage plans, timelines, risks and governance, establishing fit for purpose structures such as steering groups and clear decision making frameworks
• Coordinate cross organisational collaboration and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Prepare high quality briefings, business cases and reports for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to policy and strategy through analysis and practical recommendations
• Lead and develop a small team (1 direct report), building capability and delivery excellence

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in policy, business or related fields
• Proven experience leading complex, cross functional projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence influencing senior audiences
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate complexity into clear advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to develop others
• Professional project management certification (or working towards), and/or experience applying structured project methodologies
• Familiarity with change management approaches and supporting stakeholder engagement through organisational change

What’s in it for you

• $120,000 to $140,000 + superannuation + salary packaging options (up to $15,899 for general living expenses and up to $2,650
  for meal entertainment)
• 37.5 hour work week + a monthly day off
• Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• A genuinely supportive, values-led culture

How to apply

Please apply via the "Apply Now" button with your resume and a short cover letter outlining how your skills and experience would benefit the role.

Email any enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Strategic Projects enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Diversity and Inclusion

RANZCP is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion and authenticity are genuinely valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all ages, cultures, faiths and lived experiences.