Program/Administration Officer, Basic Training

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Paid Christmas/New Year leave

Paid parental leave

Free flu vaccinations

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Sydney CBD seeks a Program/Administration Officer to provide expert administrative support for the Basic Training program, coordinate trainee applications and assessments, and assist committees within a governance framework.

The role is fixed-term to 1 April 2027, with a flexible hybrid work model, paid leave between Christmas and New Year, parental leave, and professional development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accreditation or management of medical/education programs or member-based organisations.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated client and secretariat service experience with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert administrative support for training programs and cross-team assistance.
• Create and maintain electronic records, including trainee applications and assessments.
• Provide secretariat support to committees: coordinating meetings, agendas, briefs, minutes, reports.
• Respond to member inquiries with clear explanations and solutions in line with policies.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on complex training issues.
• Contribute to process improvements in a changing environment.

Skills

Professional program management

Secretariat services

Client communication

Team collaboration

IT: MS Office/SharePoint

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma of Business Administration

Job description

Program/Administration Officer, Basic Training

Posted: 28/08/2026

Closing Date: 25/09/2026

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sydney CBD

Job Category: Administration and Office Support

About the RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals.

Our Values
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect

Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.
Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model

• 3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,
• 2 days from an RACP office location per week,
• 1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.

Job Description

About the Role

Training Services is responsible for providing training progression and comprehensive administrative support to trainees, supervisors and committees involved in the RACP Basic and Advanced training programs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our services include advising on program requirements, coordinating the Divisional Clinical Examination in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivering training support for both trainees and supervisors, and supervisor learning support.

The purpose of this role is to provide expert advice and professional operational support to assigned portfolio of training programs. This role is also responsible for supporting committees within a governance framework and ensuring decisions comply with RACP policies and procedures. The role is fixed term to 1 April 2027.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide expert advice and administrative support for assigned portfolio of training programs and cross-team assistance as required
• Create and maintain accurate electronic records, including data entry of trainee applications and assessments.
• Provide professional secretariat support to relevant committees including conjoint committee/s. This includes coordinating, attending and facilitating meetings, and preparing agendas, briefs, minutes, draft reports and correspondence.
• Provide comprehensive and timely responses to member enquiries. Take ownership of each enquiry by understanding the member's needs and providing clear explanations, instructions, or solutions in line with RACP policies and procedures. Ensure that enquiry is addressed and resolved.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders and committees to provide timely advice and support on complex issues relating to specialty training.
• Contribute towards process improvements in a changing environment.

We currently have two positions available: one permanent position and one fixed-term contract through to April 2027.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate IV or Diploma of Business Administration or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills.
• Professional experience in accreditation and/or management of medical or other education/health programs or in a member-based organisation.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, managing a range of complex tasks in a changing work environment while maintaining an attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment, to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering professional client and secretariat services, including high level written and verbal communication skills, business writing and presentations.
• IT Capabilities: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and video/teleconferencing platforms.