General Manager - Accreditation, Rural Health Equity and Research

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General Manager - Accreditation, Rural Health Equity and Research RACS NSW Office, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • RACS SA Office, Kent Town, South Australia, Australia • RACS VIC Office, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posted Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 1:00 pm About us The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates. RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. About the role In this role, you will provide leadership and management of both the AMC Accreditation compliance requirements and RACS Hospital Training Post (HTP) accreditation. In addition, you are responsible for the Rural Health Equity Strategy and ensuring education excellence by implementing research projects to ensure the quality improvement of all educational programs, standards and competencies as part of the monitoring and evaluation framework for the surgical training programs. You will also provide high-level administration of the research scholarships that support advancements in surgical research. Skills and Experience A relevant postgraduate qualification with research experience, and extensive relevant experience Experience conducting program evaluations High level analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop, promulgate, and implement initiatives Experience in people management and conflict resolution Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, and to work independently and with limited direction Experience with research scholarships and funding submissions Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to present, persuade, advocate, negotiate and motivate and prepare correspondence, reports and briefs Possess initiative and ability to work effectively in a team across a range of projects and to contribute to the organisation at a broader level Experience in a service environment or a background within a health, education or membership organisation would be highly advantageous At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have: Flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS) Access to a wellbeing app Additional, gifted leave at the end of the year Access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses Access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work. How to apply? To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button to submit a cover letter and resume. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Enquiries can be directed to ; however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted. RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr