Academic Post Program Lead

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work

Flexible location

Maternity leave cover

Job summary

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Academic Post Program Lead to drive the end-to-end delivery of the Academic Post Program. You will manage program operations, funding, contracts, and stakeholder relationships across universities, registrars and internal teams to strengthen research and education capacity in general practice.

Reporting to the Senior Education Researcher, you will promote, select cohorts, oversee funding administration

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex programs, grants, projects or education initiatives from planning through to evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, contract management and relationship-building skills across diverse groups.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of research, education or healthcare environments, with a commitment to continuous improvement and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Academic Post Program, including promotion, applications, selection processes and funding administration.
• Manage relationships, contracts and program activities with universities, registrars, presenters and key internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate a national education and support program that builds research and teaching capability in GPs in training.
• Evaluate and continuously improve program outcomes, using insights and stakeholder feedback to enhance the future GP workforce.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Research/Healthcare knowledge

Job description

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners - East Melbourne VIC

• $118,037 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
• Full Time, 12-Month Fixed Term opportunity, maternity leave cover
• 38 hours per week
• Flexible Location

About the opportunity:

• $118,037 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
• Full Time, 12-Month Fixed Term opportunity, maternity leave cover
• 38 hours per week
• Flexible Location

As the Academic Post Program Lead, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of the RACGP Academic Post Program, managing program operations, stakeholder relationships, contracts, funding and educational activities. Reporting to the Senior Education Researcher, you'll collaborate with universities, registrars and internal teams to strengthen research and education capability across general practice.

As our Academic Post Program Lead, you'll also:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Academic Post Program, including promotion, applications, selection processes and funding administration.
• Manage relationships, contracts and program activities with universities, registrars, presenters and key internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate a national education and support program that builds research and teaching capability in GPs in training.
• Evaluate and continuously improve program outcomes, using insights and stakeholder feedback to enhance the future GP workforce.

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering complex programs, grants, projects or education initiatives from planning through to evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, contract management and relationship-building skills across diverse groups.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of research, education or healthcare environments, with a commitment to continuous improvement and positive outcomes.

Benefits of working for us

At the RACGP, we believe in looking after the people who support and champion Australia's general practitioners. We've built a collaborative environment that gives you the trust, flexibility and balance you need to do your best work and thrive. You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Boost your take-home pay: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus meal, entertainment, novated lease and pre-tax electric vehicle options.
• Flexible hybrid work: Work in a way that supports balance, connection and role requirements.
• Extra paid leave: Enjoy end-of-year closure leave and additional paid leave options.
• Continuous career growth: Tailored training, dedicated leadership excellence programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Health and wellbeing: Free, confidential coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus up to 50% off gym, fitness and wellbeing programs through WhereFit.

Strengthening general practice for a healthier Australia. As Australia's leading professional member college for GPs, the RACGP educates and advocates for 50,000+ GPs at the heart of every community. By joining our team, your daily work will reach into the lives of everyone who walks into a consultation, keeping the backbone of our healthcare system strong and world-class. In return, you'll find genuinely interesting work, diverse opportunities to grow, and a flexible, purpose-driven team that respects your life outside of work.

Applications close: 11:59pm 10 November 2026

You can explore our recruitment process and find full position descriptions on our careers page. (Please note: you will need valid right-to-work rights in Australia to apply), please visit our careers page.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

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