Engagement & Events Coordinator

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a member-based not-for-profit supporting over 8,600 surgeons and 1,300 trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We advocate for excellence in surgical care, deliver world-class education and training, invest in research, and partner across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen local surgical services. Learn more at surgeons.org.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide executive and advocacy support to the Tasmanian Chair and Committee while also coordinating College events, professional development activities, and examinations for Fellows, Trainees, and Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs).

You will:

• Support the Tasmanian Chair and Committee in advocacy on surgical matters.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Tasmanian Health Minister and Department of Health.
• Provide secretariat support to the State Committee, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Organise and coordinate College events, professional development activities, Journal Clubs, rural visits, and the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Assist with examinations logistics, including the written and clinical exams.
• Coordinate career and pre-vocational events with universities and surgical interest groups.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to Fellows, Trainees, and SIMGs, resolving enquiries or referring appropriately.
• Support administrative and operational activities of the Tasmanian office as part of a small, collaborative team.

About the Team

You will work with a supportive and collaborative team across the RACS Tasmanian State Office, Victoria/Tasmania State Manager, and national College staff. The team is focused on meaningful engagement with Fellows, Trainees, and SIMGs, and delivering high-quality events and professional development opportunities that advance surgical practice in Tasmania.

About You

You bring:

• Experience in event coordination and engagement within government, member-based, or not-for-profit organisations.
• Proven skills in supporting committees, including drafting agendas and taking minutes.
• Experience advocating within membership organisations on health or surgical matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people at all levels and work independently.

You are:

• Flexible, adaptive, and able to respond to the dynamic needs of the role.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and open to feedback.
• Willing to occasionally work after hours to support events and College activities.

This role is 0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week that can be worked flexibly across the week.

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Your experience with us

We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work. We invest in your wellbeing, professional growth and work life balance. Our benefits reflect our dedication to a positive, safe and inclusive culture.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging up to $15,900 each FBT year and novated car leasing.

• Hybrid working arrangements that support flexibility + starter equipment allowance

• Generous leave options including volunteer leave, paid parental leave and the ability to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave

• Access to a wellbeing app and annual reimbursement to support your physical and mental wellbeing

• Gifted leave over the Christmas/New Year period

• Support for you and your family including counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial counselling, and more.

Read more about what we offer you here.

How to apply

Click “Apply” to begin your application. We encourage you to include both your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience that aligns with the key responsibilities outlined in the position description.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us at careers@surgeons.org. Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email.

You will be informed of the outcome of your application in due course.

Everyone is welcome

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

RACS recognises the 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.