Job no: 0044464
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Physiotherapy; Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic C – $146,050 – $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super
Academic D – $175,858 – $193,740 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role
In this senior position within the Department of Physiotherapy, you will contribute to and enhance the academic teaching, research and leadership in the discipline of Physiotherapy within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Course Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the academic and administrative aspects of the DPT program and ensuring the program's curriculum aligns with accreditation standards. You will have a commitment to education excellence and lead the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the DPT curriculum to ensure continuous and innovative improvements of the program and an outstanding student experience. You will directly engage in academic education including developing and evaluating education material and resources, providing lectures and tutorials and coordination of specific subjects within the DPT.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing effective coordination for the Doctor of Physiotherapy program to ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality engaging education and training
- Applying contemporary and innovative pedagogical knowledge and insights to teaching practices
- Sustaining, supporting, and contributing to a culture of active education and/or clinical research
- Guiding and monitoring students on appropriate professional codes of conduct, standards and behaviours as the Fitness to Practice Offers for the DPT program
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a strong track record of academic engagement, including course coordination, student assessment, and curriculum development. You will have demonstrated significant contributions to curriculum innovation and evaluation, alongside research activity evidenced by securing research funding, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at conferences.
You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and cohesive teams, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. A high level of productivity, initiative, problem-solving, and organisational skills is expected in this role.
You will also have:
- Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- PhD or equivalent, or higher academic qualification (in health professional education)
- Core values of diversity, inclusion and individual differences, and are able to uphold expectations of appropriate workplace behaviour, including towards a respectful and safe workplace.
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 – Physiotherapy
http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/
The department of physiotherapy was established in 1991 and makes distinctive contributions nationally and internationally to the physiotherapy profession and society in research, learning & teaching and knowledge exchange. In 2009 it became a department within the Melbourne School of Health Science. Further information about Physiotherapy is available at:
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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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
