Position Number: 0064468
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata part time)
ONLY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION, SECTION 12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 2011 (VIC).
- Contribute to the curriculum development, co-ordination and implementation of First Nations health teaching across the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, focusing on First Nations concepts of health and wellbeing to ensure culturally safe medical student practice.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the First Nations health curriculum within Australia's leading medical program, fostering a values-based culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, and accountability.
- 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
As a key member of the Wurru Wurru Health Unit (WWHU) team, you will undertake focused curriculum mapping, design, and co-ordination of the First Nations health theme in the clinical years (years 2 and 4) of the MD course, working closely with the metropolitan and rural clinical schools.
You will lead curriculum co-ordination and implementation, provide support for First Nations health tutors/lecturers, and collaborate with year level leads, clinical school leads, and curriculum developers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead curriculum co-ordination and implementation of the First Nations health theme in MD years 2 and 4.
- Ensure the Canvas learning management system is up-to-date with relevant curriculum for the relevant year level.
- Work directly with Clinical School Deans to ensure consistent implementation of the First Nations health curriculum across various sites.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be a registered health professional (AHPRA or equivalent) with education experience or currently training in health or education.
You have an understanding of First Nations health principles, experience with curriculum design and development or First Nations health more generally, and the ability to collaborate across a broad range of scientific and humanities education disciplines.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Engage positively in flexible working environments and with innovation.
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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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 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
