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 Advocacy Manager, the Policy Officer will lead and support a range of projects while contributing to the development of policy positions and advocacy responses that address systemic issues affecting women’s health.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Working closely with members and key stakeholders, the role will identify emerging issues, provide insights into practical policy solutions, and advocate for positive change across workplaces, hospitals and the broader Women’s Health System.

e role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate team while contributing to meaningful policy and advocacy initiatives that advance women’s health.

This is an 18-month fixed-term parental leave position, based in Melbourne with versatile hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare submissions, reports, correspondence, presentations, policy statements and other documents as required for policy development and advocacy campaigns.
- Provide support with the development of standards, policies and guidelines to support members to address systemic issues in their workplace, hospital and the broader women’s health system.
- Attend State & Territory meetings when required to report on, and action advocacy related work at a jurisdictional level.
- Manage and provide support to various projects being undertaken in the Advocacy and Communications unit.
- Engage with members and trainees for information and advice on submissions, projects and policy.




- Monitor policy developments in the women's health sector within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, escalate developments of interest to supervisors and RANZCOG leadership for discussion along with suggested courses of action
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure RANZCOG’s messaging is aligned with its positions detailed in submissions and advocacy.

Skills and Experiences Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups, often on many different topics or projects at one time.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of a team with an ability to understand and follow the directions of others.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to locate, critically appraise and interpret health related research literature, and write summaries based on the results of the literature search.
- Ability to summarise and present complex data in an appropriate and accessible style and format.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to achieve results in a timely manner, to prescribed deadlines.
- Commitment to the development of evidence-based outcomes and evaluation of health services.
- Functional understanding of public policy and funding systems in the health sector.
- Functional understanding of women’s health issues and the complex College environment.
- Ability to source, build and nurture internal and external relationships in the medical college and federal, state and territory government environments.
- Functional understanding of current global and local trends in acute and public health.
- Capacity to work effectively across program areas and disciplines

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: 8 October, 2026 at 11:59 PM (AEST/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.

📌 Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Australian And New Zealand College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists (Ranzcog)
📍 Melbourne