Research Assistant

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides comprehensive health care and aeromedical retrieval services to regional, rural and remote communities across Australia.

The RFDS Federation Office is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to fill a newly created role based in Canberra. Working as part of a small office team and as a member of the Research & Policy Unit, you will contribute to the program of research being conducted by the RFDS, particularly the emerging clinical research agenda by supporting the newly established RFDS Clinical Research Committee.

Drawing on previous experience providing support to clinical and/or health service research activities, you will assist the Committee to identify, seek funding for, and coordinate support for clinical research that contributes to improved aeromedical and primary health outcomes.

In this role you will be responsible for writing grant applications and assisting with the management of research projects, along with general Committee support activities. You will also regularly contribute to the public policy research activities being undertaken by the Research and Policy Unit.

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Applications should seek to address the role requirements and criteria outlined above and submitted to enquiries@rfds.org.au For further information please contact Ms Lauren Gale, (02) 6269 5500 or lauren.gale@rfds.org.au