GP Lead Academic Post Cohort Support and Education Program

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Flexible hybrid work

End of year closure leave

Professional development program

Job summary

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – East Melbourne VIC is seeking a GP Lead for the Academic Post Cohort Support and Education Program. The role includes designing, delivering and evaluating educational activities, managing content and coordinating with GP educators and university supervisors.

Key requirements include RACGP Fellowship and a PhD in General Practice or primary care research, plus strong experience in medical education and supporting GP registrars.

Qualifications

• RACGP Fellowship and a PhD in general practice or primary care research.
• Strong experience and expertise in general practice research.
• Experience and high-level skills in medical education and/or teaching.
• Proven experience working with and supporting GP registrars.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging workshops, webinars and facilitated sessions for Academic Post registrars.
• Analyse learning needs and evaluation data to refine program activities.
• Provide targeted support to university supervisors and registrars.
• Build relationships across RACGP research and education teams and promote collaboration.

Skills

RACGP Fellowship

PhD in GP

Medical education

GP registrar support

Education

PhD in General Practice

Job description

GP Lead Academic Post Cohort Support and Education Program

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – East Melbourne VIC

• $174,572.48 per annum (pro rata) + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses

About the role

• $174,572.48 per annum (pro rata) + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses
• Part time (0.3 FTE), permanent opportunity
• Flexible location

Reporting to the Academic Post Program Lead, this role will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the Academic Post Cohort Support and Education Program. They will also manage educational content, resources and stakeholder engagement, working closely with the Academic Post Program Lead, GP educators, researchers and university supervisors.

As our GP Lead - Academic Post Cohort Support and Education Program, you'll also:

• Deliver engaging workshops, webinars and facilitated sessions for Academic Post registrars, including lectures, presentations and expert panels.
• Analyse learning needs and evaluation data to continuously refine program activities and educational approaches.
• Provide targeted support to university supervisors and registrars, including pastoral support and cohort engagement activities.
• Build relationships across RACGP research and education teams, promote the program and identify opportunities for collaboration and shared initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• RACGP Fellowship and a PhD in general practice or primary care research
• Strong experience and expertise in general practice research
• Experience and high-level skills in medical education and/or teaching
• Proven experience working with and supporting GP registrars

Benefits of working with us

• Maximise Your Pay: RACGP employees are eligible to access up to $15,900 tax‑free for living expenses, plus additional salary packaging options (meals, entertainment, novated leases) thanks to our health promotion charity status and 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Extra Paid Leave: End of year closure leave and additional special paid leave such as Aboriginal, Community, Cultural and Ceremonial leave, Gender Transition leave and Volunteer Leave
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hybrid work opportunities nationally
• Career Growth: Access a contemporary Professional Development Program
• Join a Leader:Be a part of Australia’s largest specialist medical college that stands at the forefront of our world‑class healthcaresystem

About the RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across urban and rural Australia, supporting the nation’s health system for over 60 years by setting educational and practice standards and advocating for improved health and wellbeing. We promote the future of general practice through community‑based training models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, ensuring GPs are equipped to deliver quality, whole‑person care and facilitating ongoing professional development while connecting GPs with communities nationwide.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications will be reviewed commencing 29 September 2026, following the close of the advertising period.

Applications Close: 28 September 2026.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.