Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


East Melbourne, Australia The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Full time

Education & Standards
Education Strategy, Standards & Governance
Flexible location
Full Time, Permanent

28/7/2023

Full time, permanent opportunity with flexible location, hybrid or full WFH options
$86,978, plus 14% Superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
Leading National Health and Education member-based organisation
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the voice of general practitioners (GPs) in our growing cities and throughout rural and remote Australia. For more than 60 years, we’ve supported the backbone of Australia’s health system by setting the standards for education and practice and advocating for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

We foster the future of general practice through our profession-led, community-based training model for the Australian General Practice Training Program and other training pathways. We train GPs to deliver quality, whole-person care to patients across Australia, support their ongoing professional development and provide a point of connection for GPs serving communities in every corner of the country.

About you
As our Research Assistant, you’ll demonstrate the ability to undertake research and project management, while working effectively with Principal investigators. Your high level of organisation, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills will ensure your success while working both collaboratively and autonomously. To thrive in this role, you’ll have:
A Master’s degree, with a significant research component
Previous research experience in education, vocational training, health service management, or another relevant field
Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate records and the preparation of research reports and publications.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Education Researcher, you’ll be contributing to the delivery of the research projects that address identified education research priorities. You’ll also assist in the analysis and interpretation of data from these research and evaluation projects. Some of your responsibilities include:
Assist in the analysis and interpretation of data from the research and evaluation projects, and their presentation to diverse audiences, including RACGP staff, academics, clinicians, educators, and government agencies.
Data collection, storage and preliminary analysis of data collected in accordance with research protocols and requirements.
Coordinate and participate in meetings and activities between researchers, participating external collaborators, working groups, committees, workshops or conferences, and take minutes as required.
Contribute to the promotion of the projects and dissemination of findings through additional media, including RACGP media tools, websites of relevant organisations, social media etc. as guided by SER.

The Benefits

14% superannuation
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
17.5% annual leave loading for EA employees
Hybrid working arrangements
The Core Academy
High-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation integrity, collaboration and accountability are valued.

To apply

Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

**Applications close**: COB Friday 18th August 2023

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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