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Research Assistant, General Medicine Project

28/09/2026
23/10/2026
Fixed Term Contract
Melbourne
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

About the Role
This position sits within the GenMed Horizons project, a Commonwealth Government-funded initiative focused on strengthening General Medicine training and workforce development across Australia.

Working alongside clinical leads, project managers and key stakeholders, you will support qualitative and quantitative research into the General Medicine workforce, with a particular focus on regional, rural and remote settings.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Support the design and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research relating to the General Medicine workforce.
  • Conduct literature reviews and assist with research ethics applications.
  • Develop surveys and other research tools to support data collection and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support research activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of research reports, publications and presentations.
  • Support the dissemination of research findings to inform workforce planning and improvements to medical training.

This is a fixed term / part time contract until October 2027, working 18.75 hours per week.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • A qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, health) that includes exposure to qualitative and quantitative research methods, and/or significant relevant experience 
  • Proficiency in data management and statistics using applications such as Excel and either SPSS or Power BI 
  • Basic proficiency in qualitative analysis using NVivo 
  • High level written and oral communication skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Tact and sensitivity to confidential issues 
  • Sound problem solving skills 
  • Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines  
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently 
  • IT Capabilities: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and video/teleconferencing platforms 

 

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and CV by 23 October 2026. If you would like further information, please email recruitment@racp.edu.au.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received. Our ad may close earlier than the specified closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

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