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 www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.
Our 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
Join a leading medical College
Can be located in Sydney or Melbourne
Manage a small and friendly team
The Role
The RACP Foundation offers approximately to $2.5M annually in funding to support Fellows and trainees at different stages of their careers to undertake innovative health research.
The primary purpose of the role is to support the team responsible for managing the RACP Foundation Award application and administration processes to support Fellows and trainees to undertake innovative health research.
Key Accountabilities include:
Manage the workflow and effectiveness of the award administration process, including reporting on award administration processes to internal and external stakeholders
Manage the award submission process
Develop and implement systems and procedures to achieve improvements in Award application and administration processes.
Analyse policies, rules and instructions for RACP Foundation Awards to ensure compliance with requirements and provide accurate advice to Fellow and trainee physicians
Provide an efficient and up-to-date process for tracking award payments including working with the Finance team to manage the processing and tracking of Awards and Award payments
Support the relevant College committees in preparing meeting materials – for both distribution in advance as well as at meetings
Deliver Foundation social events and report outcomes to relevant College committees and the Board.
Assist in preparing an annual plan for funding grants and awards based on projected Foundation income
Direct and supervise RACP Foundation team, allocating work, monitoring performance and coordinating professional development, to ensure delivery of quality outcomes
Desired Skills and Experience
The Successful Candidate
We're seeking a candidate with relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive work experience in grants administration operations or a similar area. As the successful candidate, you will also possess...
People management experience including demonstrated ability to select, train, motivate, and inspire staff while holding them accountable for their performance
Operational management experience including demonstrated high level financial skills and the ability to deliver quality, customer focussed services
Experience of developing and implementing effective operational plans for the delivery of services
Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation and risk management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write high-level management reports
Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills
High level ability to interpret and comment on policy, rules and regulations
An excellent understanding of implementing quality assurance practices into operations and a demonstrable commitment to best practice
Ability to use a variety of computer systems and software packages, including those to provide complex management information
IT Capabilities: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and video/teleconferencing platforms
To apply for the role, submit your CV and cover letter by COB 1 July 2025
To view the Position Description, visit https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/about/careers/seo-racp-foundation-position-description.pdf?Status=Temp&sfvrsn=84f7a91a_4 For any queries, email recruitment@racp.edu.au
Please note: Candidates may be shortlisted prior to the closing date.