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Senior Research Officer

17/04/2026
04/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Sydney CBD
Research, Writing & Content Development

About the RACP 
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals. 

Our Values 
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect 

Why Join Us? 
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.

Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model

  • 3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,  
  • 2 days from an RACP office location per week,  
  • 1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.  

Job Description

The Role

The Education Policy, Research and Evaluation Unit undertakes educational research and evaluation across all aspects of physician training. The unit is responsible for the evaluation of the implementation of curricula, methods of assessment and teaching and learning, and accreditation of work-based training settings

In this role you would be designing, coordinating and monitoring evaluation and research projects to actively develop and improve products, procedures and processes for Education, Learning and Assessment team whilst managing stakeholder relations to support these initiatives. You will be able to contribute to research capacity building initiatives across the RACP.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in research design and data analysis
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills with experience delivering outcomes in a complex environment and with tight timeframes
  • Extensive knowledge of research methods, evaluation principles and approaches
  • Experience in research projects related to education
  • Proficiency in statistics and statistical applications
  • Tact and sensitivity to confidential issues
  • Substantial experience of managing stakeholders and evaluating feedback
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines in a high workload area
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently
  • Proficiency in using relevant data analysis software such as SPSS and NVivo

High level written and oral communication skills

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking "Apply".

Applications are due by 4th of May 2026 but we encourage early submission as we are reviewing applications as they come in.

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