Engagement Coordinator

About us

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being : Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will support the NT Chair and Committee, helping to build and maintain strong relationships with key health sector stakeholders, including the NT Health Minister and government representatives. You’ll play an integral part in advocacy efforts, organising events and meetings, and delivering member-focused support for our Fellows, Trainees, and Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs).

Key Responsibilities include :

• Support the RACS NT Chair and Committee in advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate meetings, rural visits, and key health sector roundtables
• Liaise with universities and surgical interest groups on careers and training events
• Assist in organising the NT Annual Scientific Meeting and other RACS activities
• Provide high-quality customer service to RACS members and stakeholders
• Prepare reports and assist with administrative and committee support

This role is part time, 1 day per week.

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About you

You are an excellent communicator with experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement or supporting governance in a government, health, or not-for-profit setting. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can work independently, and bring a high level of organisation and attention to detail. Other skills include :

Benefits

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have :

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now’ button to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.