Introduction

About the College

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.

Description

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

Reporting to the Continued Professional Development (CPD) Standards Lead, the CPD Standards Project Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of CPD Standards initiatives through effective project and committee coordination. This 24-month fixed-term contract role provides coordination and stakeholder support across a range of projects and activities, ensuring the efficient management of committee processes, documentation, communications, and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the design, development and continuous improvement of CPD workshops, learning activities and educational resources to support effective participant learning.
- Apply an understanding of adult learning principles and participant learning needs when developing and reviewing educational activities.
- Work with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders to translate specialist content into engaging and effective learning experiences, particularly within postgraduate medical education and CPD environments.
- Provide committee coordination to the relevant committees and project groups (online and face-toface), which involves preparing agendas and writing minutes, follow up actions, and support for any sub project groups as required.
- Assist with the preparation of documents/proposals for the RANZCOG committees/project groups, and circulation to relevant stakeholders (e.g. College members and staff), and collation and consolidation of feedback.
- Coordinate the CPD activity approval process (internal and external) in line with the RANZCOG CPD framework.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the CPD Standards Lead and/or Executive Director, Education Development.





Skills and Experiences Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria The ideal candidate will have:

- Demonstrated experience assisting in the design, development and continuous improvement of workshops and learning activities.
- An understanding of the learning support needs of CPD participants and training programs (preferably postgraduate medical training)
- Sound experience supporting projects, committees, or similar bodies within a qualified administrative environment.
- Highly advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint, with the ability to utilise technology able to grasp functionality of bespoke platforms to improve efficiency, streamline processes and support reporting and project coordination
- Experience of facilitating online meetings using MS Teams/Zoom and/or other videoconferencing programs.
- Sound experience gained in a professional environment, supporting committees (or similar bodies) and general administration.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to effectively handle conflicting priorities, establish timeframes and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare accurate meeting agendas and minutes and draft a wide range of correspondence and reports for a wide range of audiences.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently liaise and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, individuals and groups.
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to initiate improvements to procedures and process.
- A proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach to work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Proven ability to operate both independently and in a team environment.
- An interest in, and commitment to issues concerning women’s health, an interest in health education, and a positive attitude towards developing further skills in an educational setting.

This role may require attendance at College committee meetings outside regular business hours. In recognition of this, time in lieu arrangements are provided. Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return





Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:

- Salary packaging
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
- Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 83%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.

We encourage applications from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.

Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the , we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.

Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.

TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.

Applications Close: Sunday 27 September 2026 11:59 PM (AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.

📌 CPD Standards Project Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Australian And New Zealand College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists (Ranzcog)
📍 Melbourne