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.
About the Role
Professional Practice (PP) is a cornerstone of the College, dedicated to enriching the careers of medical specialists and supporting their professional growth. Guided by core principles—value-driven, member-oriented, data-informed, contemporary, tailored, and responsive—their mandate is to ensure its programs and services meet the diverse needs of members across their professional journeys.
The Manager, Professional Practice Portfolio provides leadership and oversight across the operations of the Professional Practice (PP) Portfolio. Reporting to the Interim Executive General Manager (EGM), the role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, high-quality delivery of programs and services, supporting leaders across the portfolio, and serving as the first point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
This position plays a vital role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations, enabling the Interim EGM to focus on strategic priorities, stakeholder engagement, and setting the future direction of the portfolio.
Please note: The role is a fixed term contract ending in March 2026.
Key Accountabilities
• Oversee operational delivery across all PP programs (CPD, SPD, OTP, MEDLearn)
• Maintain oversight of portfolio-wide work plans, milestones, risks, and resourcing.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Program Managers/Leads
• Support Program Managers/Leads to deliver high-quality, compliant and timely program outcomes.
• Support resourcing plans, recruitment and staff onboarding across the portfolio.
• Act as the key operational contact point for internal stakeholders, including member-facing teams, enabling functions, and other business units.
• Represent the portfolio in relevant working groups, operational committees, or project steering groups as required.
• Support reporting, governance, and compliance activities for the PP Portfolio
• Ensure documentation, processes, and systems meet regulatory and College standards
Essential Attributes
• Demonstrated experience overseeing operations within a complex organisation
• Proven success managing teams and coordinating across multiple operational workstreams
• Excellent operational planning, and prioritisation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of professional development or education programs in healthcare or a similar regulated environment
• Ability to interpret and analyse data
Interested?
To apply for the role, submit your CV and Cover Letter by COB 25 July 2025.
For more information, email recruitment@racp.edu.au