Project Officer, Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM)RACS VIC Office, 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Req #145Monday, 23 September 2024About the companyThe 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.About the roleYou will report to the Project Manager of the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (16T32TVASM). The audit is supported and funded by Safer Care Victoria and includes both public and private hospitals. You will help facilitate the activities of the audit. As well as administrative duties, this will require effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, analysis and interpretation of data collected by the audit, participation in research activities, and the drafting of reports and manuscripts as needed. Given the nature of the data being collected, confidentiality will be required.The role is full time 1.0 FTE and is of limited duration. The role is being offered on a max term basis because it is tied to Australian government funding relating to the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality ending 30 June 2025, an extension to this would be dependent on continued funding.Skills and experienceAs the ideal candidate you will:Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent majoring in health scienceUnderstand study design, research methods, and ability to analyse and interpret dataBe competent in reading and understanding scientific/medical research.Have the ability to use Microsoft Office software, spreadsheet, database and reference management software.Have excellent verbal and written communication skillsAt 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 officeRACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)Access to a wellbeing appAdditional, gifted leave at the end of the yearAccess to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ coursesAccess 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 counsellingWe 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, resume and answer the outlined selection criteria.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 Maori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Maori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.
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