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Selection Lead

18/02/2026
08/03/2026
Contract
VIC
Education, Childcare & Training

About the College:
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. 

RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women's health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women. 

RANZCOG supports research into women's health and act as an advocate for women's healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Selection, Accreditation and SIMG (SAS) and working at a Lead level, this role is responsible for coordinating RANZCOG’s annual Fellowship and Subspecialty Trainee Selection Processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the end‑to‑end RANZCOG Fellowship and Subspecialty Trainee Selection processes across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Develop and maintain selection guidelines, policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
  • Oversee creation and publishing of selection materials (applications, referee reports, assessment tools, scoring and reporting).
  • Work closely with internal IT and external vendors to manage online recruitment systems, data collection, automated communications, and scoring/ranking functionality.
  • Provide system administration, including testing, troubleshooting, enhancements and user support.
  • Assess applicant eligibility, including registration, visa/citizenship status and experience.
  • Manage collection and assessment of selection tools (referee/institutional reports, interview preparation).
  • Liaise with the Training team and NZ staff to support operational delivery of interviews.
  • Collaborate with the Examinations Advisor & Analyst to analyse selection data and produce reporting.
  • Prepare reports, evaluate feedback, identify areas for improvement and recommend process enhancements.
  • Respond to stakeholder queries, maintain website content and support related projects and workflows.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, particularly report writing and correspondence.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups, whilst maintaining positive relationships.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks within strict timeframes.
  • Sound judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to problem solve.
  • Sound knowledge and aptitude for Information Technology, above that of common software applications such as Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and other tools for data analysis, with confidence using statistics.
  • Experience in process improvement and establishing workflow systems.
  • The ability to work without close supervision, as a member of a team; be enthusiastic and self motivated; contribute ideas and collaborate in their implementation.
  • An interest in and the ability to grasp complex issues relating to education and women’s health.
  • Previous experience in administration of candidate selection is highly desirable.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return 

Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:

  • Salary packaging
  • Flexible and hybrid working conditions
  • A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
  • Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 89%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.

We encourage applications from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.

Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.

Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.

TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.  

Applications Close: Sunday 8 March 11:59 PM (AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.

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