Position Number: 0049967
Location: Hospital Based - St Vincent's
Role type: Part-time (0.3 - 0.7 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level B – $119,231-$141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)
Academic Level C – $146,050-$168,403 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)
- Assist in the supervision and teaching of medical students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at St Vincent's Hospital and affiliated hospitals, demonstrating mastery of academic skills and excellent performance in medical education.
- Contribute to the delivery of Australia's leading medical program by facilitating student learning activities, assessments, and curriculum innovation within a dynamic clinical environment at St Vincent's Hospital and its affiliated healthcare partners.
- 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
Reporting to the Director of Medical Student Education, you will assist with the organisation and supervision of the hospital clinical placement program, relevant teaching and assessment programs including written, work-based assessments, miniCEXs, OSCEs, and long cases.
You will be required to complete specific projects at the direction of the Director and work closely with the professional team to execute program requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate medical student learning activities across all year levels and formats of the MD program.
- Contribute to student assessment.
- Coordinate with clinical staff and academic leads of placement partners to support MD program delivery.
- Participate in assessment development for the MD program.
Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a medical qualification recognised in Victoria, with previous teaching experience within the university/hospital sector.
You have the ability to work under pressure, manage competing demands, and enhance and promote teaching in the clinical environment.
Excellent communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and a track record of collaboration with the health sector are essential.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills.
- Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office suite and email proficiency.
- A postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or demonstrated scholarship in the field is desirable.
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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 Lachlan Bryce 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.
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Position Description
