Project and Research Officer

Join to apply for the Project and Research Officer role at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Project and Research Officer role at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Royal Australasian College of Surgeons The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates. RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery. About the role In this role, your primary focus is to deliver the federally funded project under the Flexible Approach to Training in Rural Setting (FATES 1) - ‘Rural Accreditation – addressing barriers to rural specialist training’. You will help plan and run the project, track its progress, and make sure the work is done on time and on budget. You’ll also help share research findings about the challenges rural hospitals face when trying to become accredited for training, and you’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders—both inside and outside the College. Duties include; • Keep the project running smoothly by scheduling tasks, managing deadlines, and keeping an eye on the budget. • Bring together input from different teams and outside consultants to make sure the project goals are met. • Help communicate project progress to executives, working groups, and external partners. • Write up reports and research findings in plain language to share with stakeholders. • Work with others to promote the project and keep everyone informed. • Support meetings by preparing agendas and taking minutes. Skills and Experience • A degree and/or relevant experience in project coordination, research, or a health-related field. • Experience working in health, education, or government settings—especially with accreditation processes—is advantageous. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Good writing and communication skills—you’ll need to prepare reports, write meeting notes, and explain findings clearly. • Comfortable working with others and able to work across teams. This role is full time on a maximum term contract until 31 December 2025. Download Position Description At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have: flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS) access to a wellbeing app additional, gifted leave at the end of the year access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work. How to apply? To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now’ button to submit a cover letter and resume. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Enquiries can be directed to however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted. RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Research, Project Management, and Administrative Industries Education Management, Research Services, and Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons by 2x Get notified about new Research Officer jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 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