Statistics Jobs in Australia:
2014 April - June
ANZSTAT mailing list, 7 May 2014
Evaluation and Survey Coordinator
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Evaluation and Survey Coordinator
Education Development and Research Department
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
There is a position available at RACS for an Evaluation and Survey Coordinator. The role requires sound ability in statistical analysis - primarily for setting standards in examinations (i.e. setting a pass mark, based on candidates' performance) and for evaluating exam performance (i.e. the performance of assessment items within exams). The position is advertised on the RACS website at http://www.surgeons.org/for-the-public/college-positions-vacant/
The Evaluation and Survey Coordinator provides statistical advice to support standard setting and quality assurance for examinations; enhances the validity and reliability of examinations and in-training assessments; designs, implements and coordinates evaluation strategies, provides advice to boards and committees; enhances the quality and implementation of surveys and contributes to research.
The successful candidate will have
a degree in social sciences (e.g. Psychology, Education) or Statistics, or a closely related area.
experience in quantitative research and data analysis, including interpretation of statistics
the ability to communicate statistical analysis clearly to a non-statistical audience
experience in survey construction, delivery and reporting
experience in conducting evaluation
an excellent working knowledge of SPSS or similar
Closing Date: 16/05/2014
Category: Program Coordinator
Job Status: Permanent Full Time
View the full job description and apply online.