Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. We are an independent not for profit organisation which aims to advance lifelong sexual and reproductive health and rights.

FPA committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers through professional education and training, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalized people in developing countries.

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development support

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values

You are a dedicated senior research professional with an interest in reproductive and sexual health. You have a sophisticated understanding of research methodologies and take pride in your ability to evaluate health systems and programs to drive tangible health outcomes. Your strength lies in your communication; you are just as comfortable discussing methodology as you are liaising with interstate health organisations and peak bodies. Highly organised and detail orientated, you thrive in a role where you can manage competing priorities, maintain documentation for funders, and deliver timely reporting that supports organisation excellence. A team orientated individual, a mentor and leader who takes pride in supporting senior leadership to drive health impacts across NSW and the wider Australian landscape.

About the role

• Permanentfull time

The Senior Research Officer will work with the Director Research Centre in managing FPA research and evaluation to increase the body of knowledge in reproductive and sexual health and to inform policies and planning for reproductive and sexual health initiatives.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

• Post-graduate qualifications in epidemiology, statistics, or other quantitative disciplines including public health; experience in design, implementation and analysis of research and evaluation studies within an operational context
• Demonstrated experience in study design and the development of research proposals and ethics applications
• Proven experience in successful research grant submissions
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation projects
• Proven experience in systematic review and/or meta-analysis
• Proven experience with handling routinely collected health data, clinical surveys, and quasi- experimental or randomised studies
• Demonstrated experience in the development of quantitative and/or qualitative research articles for peer reviewed journals, including the use of standard data analysis packages such as R, SPSS, SAS, STATA or similar
• Ability to work in a task-oriented team and with technical and managerial personnel.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills and oral and written communication skills
• Experience in reproductive and sexual health research
• Experience in development and conducting qualitative research studies, including the use of standard software packages such as NVIVO
• Clinical trials experience
• Must have full permanent working rights in Australia
• Experience in reproductive and sexual health research
• Experience in development and conducting qualitative research studies, including the use of standard software packages such as NVIVO
• Clinical trials experience

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role

Posted: 09/09/2026

Closing Date: 08/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Job Category: Clinical Services

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

Develop and expand your skills in primary care reproductive and sexual health with opportunities to expand your procedural skills in contraceptive implant and IUD insertion/removal, colposcopy, vasectomy and surgical abortion. Opportunities are available to provide medical education in both the clinical and classroom setting and to build your rural skills by participating in our FIFO services across Western NSW. Leadership development is also available to build your medical leadership skills and progress your career.

• Reproductive and sexual health focusedscope of practice
• Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Professional support and development provided
• Travel to regional outreach locations

• All staff must fully support the FPA values

You are a motivated Medical Officer seeking the perfect balance between a high standard of clinical care and the benefits of a regional lifestyle. You are a solutions-oriented, flexible, and adaptable individual who prides themself on their patient centred care, their ability to engage with diverse communitiesin a non-judgmental and empowering mannerand your passion to contribute your skills to a values-based clinic and organisation

• Location: Dubbo NSW and Outreach across Western NSW

The General Practitioner (VR) is responsible for the provision of high quality reproductive and sexual health clinical services to Family Planning Australia clients and is required to work effectively in a team environment.

They will maintain high clinical standards and professional medical practices across the organization in accordance with Family Planning Australia policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. The role requires a high level of clinical reproductive and sexual health knowledge, skills and experience, excellent communication skills and sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

• Primary medical degree with current AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner (VR) or Specialist Sexual Health Physician
• FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) - theory component
• Broad based clinical experience with previous experience in reproductive and sexual health
• Skills in LARC insertion (implant and/or IUD) or willingness to be trained in same
• Skills in abortion provision (medical and/or surgical) or willingness to be trained in same
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systems
• Must have Australian working rights
• FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) - practical component
• Previous experience in clinical instructionand/or clinical research
• Ability and willingness to participate in FIFO service delivery in Western NSW

• A Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check is/are required prior to commencement in this role
• Immunisation / vaccination requirements apply to this role

Family Planning Australia is seeking a motivated Medical Officer/GP (VR) to deliver high-quality reproductive and sexual health services in Dubbo, NSW. The role encompasses clinical care, education, and participation in regional outreach across Western NSW, including FIFO assignments.

The successful candidate will hold AHPRA VR, FPAA credentials (theory and practical), and demonstrate experience in LARC and abortion provision. Commitment to values-based care and team collaboration is essential.