The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is one of the largest and most respected Medical Colleges in Australia and New Zealand, with over 30,000 members and 400 professional staff. Operating in an environment of profound change – driven by rapid advances in medical knowledge, shifts in patterns of disease, new technologies, and changing regulatory frameworks – the College is committed to supporting its growing member base now and into the future in ways that add value and engender a sense of belonging.
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
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key executive role responsible for leading the digital and information technology (IT) strategy, ensuring the alignment of digital initiatives with the College goals, and driving innovation to enhance overall business performance that leads to greater member satisfaction and outcomes. Key responsibilities of the role will include:
Develop and oversee delivery of the College’s digital strategy.
Drive digital change College-wide to enable data-driven improvement.
Partner with business leaders to deliver member-centric content and products.
Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of technology infrastructure.
Lead adoption and integration of new digital technologies.
Support development of IT strategic plan and oversee its implementation.
Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure understanding of College’s technological environment and requirements.
Expertise in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation.
Desired Skills and Experience
The Person
The College operates in a complex stakeholder environment and the role requires a leader who is open, inclusive, collaborative and positive – capable of developing and executing IT strategies that drive business value and innovation in a large, complex, geographically dispersed membership-based, not for profit healthcare organisation. Key attributes and experience that will need to be demonstrated include:
Values-based leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a forward-thinking approach to technology adoption and innovation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Passionate about digital innovation.
Strives for excellence and end-user satisfaction.
Enjoys building positive relationships with stakeholders and team.
Demonstrates accountability, integrity, business insight, collaboration, and the ability to drive engagement and results.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant business discipline, MBA or similar highly regarded.
Minimum of five years’ experience in senior digital and IT leadership roles.
Experience in education, health, not-for-profit, or member organisations.
Membership and post-nominals in a professional governance association.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and short cover letter, addressing the criteria listed. Applications close at 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 2 June 2024.
For any further information, please email recruitment@racp.edu.au