Rural Procedural Grants Program Officer

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Hybrid work arrangement

Additional paid leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee Assistance Program (Sonder)

Job summary

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) invites applications for a Rural Procedural Grants Program Officer. This permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE) supports rural GPs by administering grants, assessing eligibility and guiding participants through funding for education and training.

Join a flexible hybrid work environment with benefits including salary packaging up to $15,900, additional paid leave, wellbeing programs and access to LinkedIn Learning.

Qualifications

• Experience administering programs, projects or government-funded initiatives.
• Strong customer service skills and ability handling complex enquiries.
• Ability to assess eligibility against guidelines, apply sound judgement and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail, with an understanding of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Administer grant applications, assess eligibility and process claims in TechOne.
• Support participants with enquiries, providing clear advice on program guidelines and eligibility.
• Partner with CPD teams and providers to expand eligible education and training opportunities.
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to program growth, reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program administration

Customer service

Policy assessment

Communication

Tools

TechOne

Job description

• Make a difference to rural healthcare by supporting procedural GPs and expanding education opportunities.
• Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity with flexible location and WFH options.
• $91,381 (pro rata) + super, with up to $15,900 salary packaging for living expenses under RACGP’s health promotion charity status, plus 15 days of personal leave.

About the opportunity

As our Rural Procedural Grants Program Officer, you'll administer the Rural Procedural Grants Program, assess eligibility and support participants to access funding for eligible education and training. Working closely with the Rural Faculty team, CPD providers and external stakeholders, you'll help grow and improve the program to support rural general practice.

As our Rural Procedural Grants Program Officer, you'll also:

• Administer grant applications, assess eligibility and process claims in TechOne.
• Support participants with enquiries, providing clear advice on program guidelines and eligibility.
• Partner with CPD teams and providers to expand eligible education and training opportunities.
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to program growth, reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Experience administering programs, projects or government-funded initiatives.
• Strong customer service skills and experience responding to complex enquiries.
• Ability to assess eligibility against guidelines, apply sound judgement and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail, with an understanding of adult learning principles.

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 Sonder, 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

Applications close: COB Tuesday 17 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.

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.

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.

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