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Special Projects Coordinator

29/05/2026
12/06/2026
$75,000.00 - $80,000.00
Permanent - Full Time
VIC
Administration and Office,Program & Project Management

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

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised project coordinator to join the College and make a difference to health outcomes for women. 

Reporting to the Special Projects Lead, the Special Projects Coordinator will play a key role in supporting and coordinating ongoing and new projects, as well as assigned committees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the smooth delivery of projects, including coordinating relevant meetings (online and in-person), preparing agendas and reports, recording minutes, and managing follow-up actions.
  • Assist with maintaining project registers and supporting documentation
  • Assist in the design, development and continuous improvement of workshops and learning activities
  • Provide coordination to assigned committees and working groups (online and in-person), including preparing agendas, recording minutes, managing follow-up actions and supporting related subprojects as required.
  • Assist in preparing documents and proposals for RANZCOG committees, including circulation to relevant interest groups (e.g. College members and staff), and the collation and consolidation of feedback.
  • Assist with delivering timely communications to relevant audiences in consultation with the Communications team.
  • Assist in maintaining relevant webpage content.
  • Liaise with staff from other directorates, committee members, fellows, trainees and external interest groups to share/obtain information relevant to activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

  • A tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or work experience in administration and committee support, preferably in an educational or health setting.
  • Sound experience supporting projects, committees, or similar bodies within a professional administrative environment.
  • Demonstrated experience assisting in the design, development and continuous improvement of workshops and learning activities.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to prepare accurate meeting agendas, minutes, reports and correspondence for diverse audiences.
  • High level of computer literacy, including demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience facilitating online meetings using Zoom/Teams or other videoconferencing platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and implement improvements to procedures and processes.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Genuine interest in and commitment to women’s health and health education, with a positive attitude toward ongoing professional development within an educational setting.
  • Strong interpersonal qualities, behaviours, and experiences consistent with RANZCOG’s Organisational Values.

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: Friday 12 June 2026 11:59 PM (AEST/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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