Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Medical Education (Clinical Subjects)

Job no: 0062228
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.1 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Department: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School 
Salary: Level B/C – Level B - $114,645 - $136,136 p.a. (pro-rata) OR Level C -  $140,433 - $161,926 p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute significantly to the advancement of medical education through teaching innovation, curriculum refinement and assessment redesign
• Coordinate specific discipline areas within the Doctor of Medicine course, mainly the Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Palliative Care, and Psychiatry of Old Age rotation
• 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 Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Clinical Subjects) plays a pivotal role in the Doctor of Medicine program by overseeing teaching, curriculum development, and assessment within the Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Palliative Care, and Psychiatry of Old Age rotation. They collaborate with fellow coordinators to ensure a cohesive curriculum, continuously refining it based on feedback and evolving educational methodologies. Additionally, they contribute to broader initiatives within the medical education team, fostering student equity, diversity, and well-being throughout the course.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the delivery of curriculum across the Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Palliative Care and Psychiatry of Old Age (RAPP) rotation within Principles of Clinical Practice 3, with overall responsibility for one specific discipline area.
• Assist with the delivery of assessment across PCP3 for the Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Palliative Care and Psychiatry of Old Age (RAPP) rotation
• Work with the other RAPP coordinators and clinical school coordinators and designated professional staff to ensure that the students timetables include appropriate clinical experiences and the core teaching modules for each discipline.

Who We Are Looking For
You will excel in navigating intricate curricula and diverse stakeholders, and possess exceptional communication skills. You will also possess strong organisational skills, adept time management, and problem-solving abilities.

You will also have:

• A medical degree registrable in Victoria
• Specialist registration in a relevant medical discipline
• Experience in medical education and delivery, including organising placements 

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
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
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 Kim Groizard at [email protected] , 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, aligning with the Essential Selection Criteria 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara Amini via email at [email protected] , 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