Posted: 15/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Sydney CBD
Job Category: Consulting and Strategy
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 DescriptionAbout the Role This role sits within the Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team, which develops medical and health policies.
The Senior P&A Officer will work with Fellows and trainees to harness their expertise and experience to develop compelling, relevant and timely health policies to improve the health and well-being of the community.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Develop policy, advocacy and communications strategies to support College policy prioritiesDevelop policies, position statements and advocacy materials based on input from Fellows and Trainees.Develop and implement strategies to engage the College membershipIdentify opportunities for innovative and engaging advocacy initiativesCreate and facilitate appropriate engagement with relevant stakeholders and initiatives across the CollegeResearch the evidence, literature base and external commentary on various health related topicsPrepare background papers, submissions and briefs to inform decision making and contribute to advocacyParticipate in the provision of rapid responses to health policy issues as they ariseRemain up-to-date and well informed on health policy matters, advocacy tools and resourcesThis is a fixed term position until January 2026, working 2 days per week - we are flexible on the days worked. Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout You The successful candidate will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications eg.
political science, communications health policy, or related disciplineExperience in the development of health policies, position statements and briefing papersHighly developed analytical skills, political judgement and strategic thinkingStrong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship managementAbility to work within a context of ambiguity and identify potential solutionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated skills in preparing briefs and background analysesAbility to prioritise, multitask and manage deadlinesExperience in utilising social media and technology for advocacy purposesDemonstrated ability to work in a team with a flexible approach to sharing tasks and working cooperativelyInterested? To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV by 12 February 2025.For any questions, please contact ******.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received.
Our ad may close earlier than the specified closing date should a suitable candidate be found.
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