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 workplace 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 [email protected].

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.

📌 Research Assistant, General Medicine Project (Melbourne)
🏢 RACP
📍 Melbourne