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Executive Director, Women's Health and Advocacy

28/07/2026
18/08/2026
Temporary
VIC
Executive & Strategic 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

Key Responsibilities:

The Executive Director, Women's Health and Advocacy is a key member of the RANZCOG Executive Leadership Team responsible for the provision of leadership, strategic advice and expertise to enable ongoing development and associated implementation of college initiatives relating to Advocacy, Communication, Women’s Health, First Nations Health and Global Health across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia/Pacific region.

The key responsibilities of the role shall include, but not limited to:

  • Provide executive leadership to the Women's Health and Advocacy Directorate, including setting clear KPIs, capability development, and performance management.
  • Review and Implementation of the College's advocacy, communication, marketing, social media, podcast and publication strategies in alignment with RANZCOG’s Strategic Plan and objectives.
  • Lead evidence-based advocacy with governments, health departments and key stakeholders to influence policy and improve women's healthcare.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate and timely messaging that strengthens the College's reputation and supports strategic objectives.
  • Lead the College's response to reputational issues and provide strategic communications advice during sensitive or high-profile matters.
  • Develop and implement crisis communication strategies and oversee media responses.
  • Develop strategic engagement plans to strengthen relationships with members, governments, partners and the broader community.
  • Represent the College at key external meetings, forums and stakeholder events as delegated by the CEO.
  • Oversee the development, review, and dissemination of evidence-based clinical guidelines in key areas of women’s health, First Nations health and Global health.
  • Work collaboratively with the Dean of Policy and Research and Chair of Policy, Research and Guidelines Committee to progress development of evidence based clinical guidelines.
  • Oversee the development, accuracy and accessibility of patient information resources, including health information pamphlets and women’s health content.
  • Oversee and lead culturally safe, co-designed initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinicians, women, babies, families, and communities, in alignment with the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Government funded projects.
  • Oversee consumer engagement to support meaningful involvement of women, families, and community representatives in College activities and decision making.
  • Oversee the administration, financial planning and project management for activities, projects and programs conducted under the Global Health Unit and other College initiatives in Asia/Pacific region.
  • Collaborate with staff, Fellows, and external partners to support the ongoing development and delivery of core women’s health, research, and global health initiatives.
  • Oversee the coordination and governance of committees and project groups associated with the Women's Health and Advocacy Directorate.
  • Lead directorate planning and financial management, including annual budgets, expenditure oversight across cost centres, and monthly reporting/review.

This position involves work outside normal business hours and weekends beyond the 37.5 hours specified under contract. The position also requires interstate and international travel.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated ability to provide strong strategic leadership and manage multiple disciplinary teams.
  • Extensive experience developing, implementing and managing advocacy, communications, health initiatives within the not-for-profit environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; the ability to establish oneself as a change agent and source of thought leadership and expert advice.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; the ability to write papers and reports targeted to a highly educated audience.
  • Sound financial management skills including budget preparation and management, business planning and risk management reporting.
  • Functional understanding of women’s health issues, related government policy (Australia and New Zealand) and the complex College environment.
  • Demonstrated high-level project management and evaluation skills, the ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Working knowledge of current global and local trends in acute and public health.
  • Commitment to development of evidence-based outcomes and evaluation of health services.
  • Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy.
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • An interest in and commitment to issues concerning women’s health and the ability to grasp complex issues in obstetrics and gynaecology.

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: Wednesday 18 August 2026 at 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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