Program Officer, Training Accreditation Services (Aotearoa New Zealand)

Job Description

Posted: 06/03/2025 Closing Date: 28/03/2025 Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Wellington CBD Job Category: Administration and Office Support About the RACP The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals. Our Values Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect Why Join Us? As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model 3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week, 2 days from an RACP office location per week, 1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team. Job Description About the Role This position sits within the Training Accreditation Services team, which oversees accreditation for Basic and Advanced Training programs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The purpose of the role is to provide operational and administrative support to delivery of the accreditation program, support implementation of strategic initiatives, maintain compliance with RACP policies and procedures, and develop resources and training to support internal and external stakeholders. Key accountabilities include: Provide robust administrative and secretariat support to committees, working groups, and other stakeholders involved in the accreditation of training programs/settings (e.g., email management, drafting correspondence, development of agendas and minutes, compiling documentation and reports, facilitating meetings, and arranging travel) Provide stakeholders with information and guidance to increase awareness of/maintain compliance with relevant processes, policies, requirements, and standards Collaborate with committees and other stakeholders to facilitate robust decision making and effective governance Maintain accurate records and undertake data entry activities to ensure stakeholders have access to reliable information Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accreditation operations This is fixed term contract until December 2025 with possibility of extension. Desired Skills and Experience About You The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated experience delivering professional client and secretariat services, including high level written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes Demonstrated organisation and time management skills, including the ability to respond to changing priorities and achieve set work objectives on schedule Ability to monitor, evaluate and improve administrative processes and templates Strong attention to detail and proven document preparation experience Problem solving and analytical skills Willingness and ability to work independently and collaborate within a professional team, as required Willingness and ability to travel within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, if required IT Capabilities: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and video/teleconferencing platforms Interested? To apply for this role, please submit your CV and short cover letter by 28 March 2025 . For any further information, please email We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received. Our ad may close earlier than the specified closing date should a suitable candidate be found. #J-18808-Ljbffr