Position Number: 0060129
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead the implementation and management of the Melbourne Dental School's curriculum redesign, enhancing student learning experiences and outcomes.
- Collaborate with academic experts and manage a dedicated team to drive innovation in dental education delivery.
- 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 Curriculum Redesign Manager will lead the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum redesign for the Melbourne Dental School’s Bachelor of Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry programs. Collaborating with subject matter experts, senior leadership, and professional staff, the role focuses on coordinating curriculum development, integrating online learning tools, and enhancing student learning experiences. With strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, the manager will build partnerships across the School and health services, oversee a dedicated team, and deliver high-quality educational outcomes in alignment with project goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- In consultation with the School Manager, Director of Assessment and Evaluation and Director Teaching and Learning, lead and develop project and operational plans to timely support the implementation of the Curriculum Redesign Project.
- Support the design and delivery of the redesigned MDS curriculum commencing in 2024 (DDS Year 1) and subsequent rolling development and implementation of all three programs in future years.
- Be the primary point of contact for all communication about the project to stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved timely and efficiently.
- In consultation with the Academic Programs team and Learning Designers develop key resources and information systems to support staff in successfully delivering the redesigned programs.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and support staff to achieve positive outcomes. They will demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, effectively managing projects, resources, and budgets while implementing innovative solutions and initiatives in a dynamic environment.
You will also have:
- Completed relevant post graduate qualifications and subsequent relevant industry consulting or project management experience within a complex organisation (tertiary education sector desirable), or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including the development of new systems, resources, and training to ensure success of the project.
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, resourcing and budgets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to foster collaboration across diverse areas of the organisation.
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 – Melbourne Dental School
The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS’25.
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
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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
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 Brett Verity 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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