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
Contract until May 2027
Lead & coach a small team
Some evening and weekend work required
The Role
The Senior Executive Officer (SEO), SA/NT is responsible for leading the operational delivery of RACP services in South Australia and the Northern Territory, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for Fellows and Trainees.
The role provides strategic and operational support to State Committees, manages regional service delivery (outreach with training, supervision, CPD, events, and member engagement), and ensures alignment with national strategies, policies, and standards.
Reporting to the Manager, Regions, the SEO plays a key role in translating College-wide initiatives into SA and NT-specific delivery and contributing SA and NT insights into national planning.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead day-to-day operations of the SA/NT team to deliver high-quality, consistent member services
Oversee training, CPD, events, and engagement activities aligned to national standards
Act as the primary communication link between the College and SA/NT members
Provide secretariat and governance support to State Committees and Chairs
Ensure regional priorities align with College strategy and capacity
Build and manage key stakeholder relationships across health systems and training networks
Identify, escalate, and represent regional issues in relevant forums
Support regional, rural and remote (RRR) initiatives and ensure inclusive member engagement
Contribute to national strategy, cross-regional collaboration, and program implementation
Desired Skills and Experience
To Be Successful
To succeed in this role, you will bring a blend of leadership capability, stakeholder focus and operational excellence. You will demonstrate:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, management or relevant field.
Knowledge or experience working in the field of medical workforce and training.
Experience in effective management of a small team, with a commitment to performance improvement.
Experience delivering Secretariat services to Committees, including agenda, minutes and action point follow up.
Proven high level planning, written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to foster strong cooperative working relationships with stakeholders.
Strong leadership and project management skills delivering competing priorities on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
Demonstrated financial management skills, including budget oversight and resource allocation
This is an opportunity for a confident, organised and relationship-driven professional to make a meaningful impact across SA and NT.
To apply, submit your Cover Letter and CV by COB 4 May 2026.
To view the position description, visit https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/about/careers/seo-sa-nt-position-description.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=abc6b51a_1
For further enquiries, email recruitment@racp.edu.au
