Job no: 5684000
Location: Parkville Role type: Part-time (0.5-0.7FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic – Level C - $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. | Level D - 175,858 - $193,740 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Oversees MD program at St Vincent’s Clinical School, fostering innovative medical student education.
- Unique opportunity to shape clinical education within new Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Director of Medical Student Education role within the Department of Medical Education at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Medical School focuses on overseeing the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the St Vincent’s Clinical School site, located at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Leading clinical teaching and scholarship, the incumbent serves as a key liaison between the Department of Medical Education and St Vincent’s healthcare organisation. The position requires a medically qualified individual with strong relationship-building skills, responsible for shaping a collaborative model for medical student education amidst the relocation of the Clinical School to the new Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership and developing opportunities for the Department of Medical Education’s educational programs at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
- Providing leadership and academic oversight of clinical teaching programs at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
- MD program delivery (including teaching, learning and assessment) of Melbourne Medical School St Vincent’s based medical students
- Active collaboration with DME colleagues, both centrally and at the other Clinical Schools in our network, to share resources and support continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning resources for the MD
Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate excels in communication and interpersonal skills, leading teams and promoting positive workplace culture. They demonstrate expertise in developing effective relationships across medical practitioners and health professionals at all levels, ensuring successful stakeholder management across various healthcare settings.
You will also have:
- A medical qualification recognisable in Australia and Fellowship in an Australian College (e.g., FRACP, FRACGP, FACCRM etc.) and AHPRA registration in good standing
- A high level of involvement in professional activities at national and/or international levels
- Demonstrated capability of developing good working relationships with all levels of medical practitioners, and other health professionals, in hospitals, primary care and the community
- A commitment to supporting and advancing the role of the University within SVHM and affiliated hospitals
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Department of Medical Education
The Department of Medical Education at the Melbourne Medical School is a leader in 21st-century medical education, delivering the innovative Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and conducting impactful research. We offer a range of postgraduate and professional development programs for health professionals, focusing on clinical teaching, leadership, and research. Our research interests encompass work integrated learning, curriculum assessment and evaluation, healthcare communication, and student engagement. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to shape the future of healthcare education and research.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
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Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
