Foundation & Research Administrator

Advocacy & Policy

Foundation & Research

Flexible location

Full Time, Permanent

4/6/2026

$79,959 base + Super + ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free for living expenses under the RACGP’s health promotion charity status

Full time, permanent opportunity

Flexible location with WFH opportunities

About the role

As our Foundation & Research Administrator, you will provide important support to grant administration, maintain high quality records and reporting systems, provide high level secretarial support to committees, and provide exceptional administrative support across the Foundation and Research teams. Reporting to the Research and Foundation Manager, you will work closely with internal teams, researchers, committees, donors and grant recipients to support the successful delivery of Foundation and Research initiatives.

Apply your experience, judgement and skills, together with the organisation’s approved AI tools (including Microsoft Copilot), to support high-quality, consistent and efficient workflows, and deliver accurate reporting.

As our Foundation & Research Administrator, you'll also:

Coordinate Foundation grant processes, including reviewer administration, assessment panel activities, funding agreements and milestone payment tracking.

Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and papers, take minutes, manage committee documentation coordinate travel, accommodation and meeting logistics for team members, committees and stakeholders, ensuring efficient and cost-effective arrangements.

Support Foundation fundraising, marketing and promotional activities, including event administration and stakeholder communications.

Monitor data quality and reporting, maintain operational procedures and provide administrative support across Foundation and Research projects and initiatives.

Respond to internal and external support requests (including researcher, stakeholder and committee enquiries) in a timely, professional and service-oriented manner.

Exercise sound judgement in the use of approved AI and digital tools, applying critical thinking to identify and implement improvements to administrative processes, documentation and knowledge management systems.

Skills & Experience

Experience in administration, coordination or committee support roles.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Ability to synthesise information and undertake research to support reports, briefings or partnership proposals

Strong stakeholder service mindset with experience responding to requests and managing enquiries.

Experience using Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot (or similar AI tools), to enhance productivity and outputs is desirable.

Benefits of working with us

Maximise Your Pay: RACGP employees are eligible to access up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional salary packaging options (meals, entertainment, novated leases) thanks to our health promotion charity status and 17.5% Annual Leave loading

Extra Paid Leave: End of year closure leave and additional special paid leave such as Aboriginal, Community, Cultural and Ceremonial leave, Gender Transition leave and Volunteer Leave

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hybrid work opportunities nationally

Career Growth: Access a contemporary Professional Development Program

Join a Leader: Be a part of Australia’s largest specialist medical college that stands at the forefront of our world-class healthcare system

About the RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across urban and rural Australia, supporting the nation’s health system for over 60 years by setting educational and practice standards and advocating for improved health and wellbeing. We promote the future of general practice through community-based training models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, ensuring GPs are equipped to deliver quality, whole-person care and facilitating ongoing professional development while connecting GPs with communities nationwide.

How To Apply?

Click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your CV and cover letter as one document.

Please visit our careers page for details on our recruitment process and position descriptions. Applications will be reviewed as received, as the process may conclude before the closing date.

We respectfully will not be accepting any applications from recruitment agencies for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications Close: 5pm Wednesday 17 June 2026

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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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