Employee benefits summary Aotearoa New Zealand

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is a passionate, membership-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of mental healthcare.

Our people are central to our mission of supporting members, advancing psychiatry, and advocating for better mental health outcomes across our communities. 

At RANZCP, we foster a positive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued. We invest in our people’s professional growth and wellbeing, offering competitive remuneration and a range of benefits. You’ll work alongside a diverse and collaborative group of professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in mental health.

Employee benefits 

Work locations

Our head office is located in Melbourne, Victoria, with branches across Australia and a National Office in New Zealand. We have offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Wellington (NZ), with hybrid working arrangements available depending on role requirements.

Monthly Paid Day Off 

To support mental and physical wellbeing, all eligible employees receive a monthly paid day off (pro-rata for part-time employees). No additional hours beyond the standard 37.5-hour work week are required to qualify.

Reduced work week 

Full-time employees work a 37.5-hour week. Standard business hours are 8.30am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.

Paid parental leave

We support growing families with 12 weeks of College-paid parental leave for eligible employees following 12 months of continuous service.

Extra-long service leave

The RANZCP offers 13 weeks’ long service leave following 10 years of service.

Market competitiveness

Salaries are externally audited and benchmarked annually to ensure RANZCP remains competitive in the market.

End of year gifted holidays

Each year, the Board and CEO may approve complimentary leave days during the College’s end-of-year closure period.

End of year gifts

Each year the Board and CEO consider end of year gifts to thank staff for their efforts during the year.

KiwiSaver

You can make regular contributions from your pay or directly to your Kiwisaver scheme provider.

Service Recognition Program 

Your hard work will be celebrated with our program that recognises and rewards service milestones.

3 years - $250.00 visa gift voucher

5 years - $500.00 visa gift voucher

7 years - $300.00 visa gift voucher

10 years - $1,000 visa gift voucher

15 years - $1,000 visa gift voucher

20 years - $1,000 visa gift voucher, flowers, department lunch

Learning and professional development opportunities 

Employees have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, including paid study assistance, paid study leave, and support for professional memberships and subscriptions.

Be healthy and well 

Employee wellbeing is important to us. The RANZCP offers annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives such as the Yarn’anga Literature Club supporting a healthy, balanced, and supportive work environment.

Employee assistance program  

Employees and their immediate family members have access to a free, confidential counselling service.

To find out more about current employment opportunities, please contact our People & Culture department at recruitment@ranzcp.org or visit www.ranzcp.org.