Clinical School Officer (Northern Hospital)

Job no: 0037722
Location: Hospital Based / Epping
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Northern Clinical School, Department of Medical Education
Salary: UOM 5 – $76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Northern Clinical School

https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-resources/md-students-resources/clinical-schools/clinical-schools-zones/metropolitan/northern-clinical-school

The Northern Clinical School (NCS) University of Melbourne is based in the Northern Centre for Health Education and Research (NCHER) located at the Northern Hospital in Epping. Reporting to the Department of Medical Education for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, NCS is responsible for all student affairs such as rostering, teaching arrangements, examinations and assisting and counselling students as required.

About the Role

The Clinical School Officer as part of a small team provides a high level of administrative support to the Director of Medical Student Education, Clinical Sub Dean, Clinical Supervisors, and the Clinical School Coordinator to collaboratively deliver a range of functions to ensure the effective delivery of the University of Melbourne Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the Northern Clinical School (NCS).

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive local administration of the MD program including; lecture and tutorial timetabling, allocations, assessments, examinations, curriculum planning and delivery, student services and information, for medical students during their terms at the Northern Clinical School
• Administer allocations and placements across Northern Health campuses for students in year 1 to 4 of the MD program, as well as inbound and outbound clinical electives.
• Delivery of high-level customer service to internal and external clients both over the phone, via email and face-to-face.
• Provide accurate information and advice to students, academic and hospital staff

About You

You will bring your administrative experience, and your ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and actively and consciously contribute to a harmonious working environment. You will bring your excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity and confidence to build effective connections with a diverse range of stakeholders; as well as demonstrating your skills in determining priorities to effectively balance competing demands within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education /training in student administration.
• Experience in an administrative role supporting a range of functions, including the provision of advice about, and interpretation of, policies and procedures.  
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgment, initiative, diplomacy, tact and discretion and proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and appropriate manner.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^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

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

Position Description