Technical Lead – Clinical Evidence Evaluation

Adelaide SA, Australia
Posted Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 1:00 pm

About us

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: 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

Research & Evaluation, incorporating ASERNIP-S (R&E, inc. ASERNIP-S) is the research branch of RACS that conducts health technology assessments (HTA) for national and international policy makers, as well as evaluations conducted for RACS. HTAs form part of the multi-disciplinary process that utilises evidence to underpin healthcare policy and processes. You will work as part of the ASERNIP-S research team responsible for the completion of nominated HTA and other research projects, producing high quality research reports to facilitate medical decision-making.

In this role, your primary objective is to ensure that project teams possess the necessary skills to successfully execute and deliver the assigned HTA projects for various clients. You will provide methodological guidance to research staff, support the project team by addressing technical and methodological queries, resolve technical challenges, and assist the ASERNIP-S Manager in managing project timelines and resources. Additionally, you will monitor the team’s technical capabilities, identifying any skill gaps in their ability to perform the required HTA work. In collaboration with the ASERNIP-S Manager, you will be responsible for identifying training and professional development opportunities to ensure that ASERNIP-S research staff are equipped with the necessary skills and tools to deliver project work effectively.

Skills and experience

• Ability to understand and apply systematic review techniques and relevant research principles for evaluating clinical evidence.
• Ability to understand and apply epidemiological and biostatistical concepts to be used in clinical data synthesis and interpretation.
• Excellent literary and report writing skills with high attention to detail and experience in writing structured scientific reports and publications.
• Experience in mentoring / supervising staff for research projects and addressing technical queries.
• Experience in leading a program of multiple projects, deadline management, and project resourcing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, foster, and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• It is desirable to have some experience in writing grant applications, tenders, business proposals, and preparing quotations.

This role is an ongoing full time position, based in Kent Town, Adelaide.

Benefits

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 (emailprotected); 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 tangata whenua (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.