Position Number: 0063958
Location: Hospital Based
Role type: Part-time (0.2 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)
Academic Level C – $146, 050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata part time)
- Facilitate and coordinate research opportunities for medical students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Western Health, with a focus on the Research Scholar and Clinician Scholar streams.
- Shape the future of medical education by nurturing aspiring clinician-researchers and driving curriculum innovation within a collaborative, supportive team environment at a leading clinical school.
- 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
In this key role based at Western Health, you will play an instrumental part in enriching the research experience for medical students in the prestigious MD course.
As the MD Research Coordinator, you will leverage your networks and expertise to match students with suitable research projects aligning with their interests.
This involves liaising with potential supervisors, promoting research initiatives, and facilitating connections between students and Western Health's research community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and matching students with appropriate research projects and supervisors.
- Liaising between research areas, students, and staff to promote projects and build research capacity.
- Providing direct teaching and guidance on research methodologies and practices.
- Fostering relationships and providing a customer-service approach to engage students and supervisors.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be an accomplished academic passionate about medical education and research. With excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, you thrive in a collaborative, nurturing team environment.
You will also have:
- A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia.
- Specialist registration in a relevant medical discipline.
- Previous teaching experience within the university/hospital sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in research (clinical or basic) and engagement at a national or international level.
- An established working relationship with Western Health.
For Level C, additional requirements include:
- A higher degree in medical education or substantial progress towards achieving this goal.
- Substantial experience in curriculum development for a medical course.
- A demonstrated record of scholarly activity at a national or international level.
- National or international standing within a relevant clinical discipline.
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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