GenMed Research Assistant - Data & Workforce Insight

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Melbourne is seeking a Research Assistant for the General Medicine project. You will support qualitative and quantitative research on workforce development across Australia, working with clinical leads and project managers.

Launched under a Commonwealth Government initiative, the role focuses on regional, rural, and remote settings, with responsibilities spanning data collection, literature reviews, and dissemination of findings to inform medical

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant discipline with exposure to qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in data management and statistics using Excel and SPSS/Power BI.
• Basic proficiency in qualitative analysis using NVivo.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

SPSS

Power BI

NVivo

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, health)

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Power BI

NVivo

SharePoint

Job description

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Melbourne is seeking a Research Assistant for the General Medicine project. You will support qualitative and quantitative research on workforce development across Australia, working with clinical leads and project managers.

Launched under a Commonwealth Government initiative, the role focuses on regional, rural, and remote settings, with responsibilities spanning data collection, literature reviews, and dissemination of findings to inform medical