Policy Officer - Clinical Leaders Network

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) in Australia seeks a Policy Officer to advance women's health professionals' interests. The role blends policy development, advocacy and project coordination, with research, stakeholder engagement and strategic policy initiatives.

The position reports to the Head of Advocacy & Communications and involves preparing documents, coordinating CLN meetings, and monitoring policy developments across Australia and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public policy or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Ability to analyse health research literature and summarise findings.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CLN agendas, minutes and action items; coordinate meetings.
• Prepare submissions, reports, policy statements and other documents.
• Develop standards, policies and guidelines to support members.
• Engage with members and trainees; monitor policy developments.
• Collaborate with communications to align messaging.
• Support ad hoc policy and advocacy tasks as required.

Skills

Public policy

Public health

Stakeholder engagement

Literature review

Data summaries

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Policy analysis

Research literacy

Education

Public policy degree

Job description

Policy Officer - Clinical Leaders Network

Introduction: 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. Description: Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy & Communications, the Policy Officer - Clinical Leaders Network will play a key role in advancing the interests of women's health professionals. This varied role combines policy development, advocacy and project coordination, with a focus on identifying systemic issues in healthcare and supporting RANZCOG to influence meaningful change through research, stakeholder engagement and strategic policy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the States & Territories Support Coordinator to prepare Clinical Leaders Network agendas, minutes and action items. Coordinate and attend Clinical Leaders Network meetings and report on, and action, advocacy-related work at a jurisdictional level.

Prepare submissions, reports, correspondence, presentations, policy statements and other documents as required to support jurisdictional health systems advocacy. Provide support with the development of standards, policies and guidelines to support members to address systemic issues in their workplace, hospital and the broader women’s health system. Manage and provide support for various projects being undertaken in the Advocacy & Communications unit.

Engage with members and trainees for information and advice on submissions, projects and policy. Monitor policy developments in the women's health sector within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, elevate developments of interest to managers and RANZCOG leadership for discussion along with suggested courses of action.

Collaborate with the communications team to ensure RANZCOG’s messaging is aligned with its positions detailed in submissions and advocacy. Other ad hoc policy and advocacy‑related responsibilities as required.

Skills and Experiences

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, public health, politics, economics, or related disciplines; or equivalent practical work experience in a public policy, public health, political, economic or related role in a relevant organisation. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, individuals and groups, often on many different topics or projects at one time.

Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of a team with an ability to understand and follow the directions of others. Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Ability to locate, critically appraise and interpret health related research literature, and write summaries based on the results of the literature search.

Ability to summarise and present complex data in an appropriate and accessible style and format. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. The ability to achieve results in a timely manner, to prescribed deadlines.

Commitment to the development of evidence-based outcomes and evaluation of health services. Functional understanding of public policy and funding systems in the health sector. Functional understanding of women’s health issues and the complex College environment.

Ability to source, build and nurture internal and external relationships in the medical college and federal, state and territory government environments. Functional understanding of current global and local trends in acute and public health. Capacity to work effectively across program areas and disciplines.

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 packagingFlexible and hybrid working conditionsA range of leave options for all that life throws at youCommitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity We are proud to be an accredited Great

Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 83%! 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.

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.