Distributed Practice Relationship Coordinator

Job no: 0061237
Location: Werribee - multiple locations
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School   
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 - $110,780 p.a plus 17% super

• Foster positive relationships with distributed clinical partners while ensuring best practice to all guidelines and standards!
• 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 Distributed Practice Relationship Coordinator is a crucial member of our team, acting as a vital link between our distributed clinical practices and the regulatory landscape of health and safety for the delivery of work-integrated learning placements for students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

The position will be responsible for establishing positive relationships with distributed clinical partners while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and accreditation standards. Utilising their understanding of internal capabilities and regulatory requirements, the coordinator will formulate solutions that generate positive outcomes for both the School and the distributed clinical practices.

This position involves developing frameworks, protocols and resources aimed at monitoring Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance at our distributed practice sites, allowing proactive identification and management of strategic and operational risks in clinical education programs. 

The incumbent will have the opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with a range of staff across the Melbourne Veterinary School that support our staff and students, as well as key contacts at distributed practice sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with distributed clinical practices, including veterinary medical healthcare providers, and related stakeholders.
• Compliance Oversight: Stay current with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, as well as industry-specific standards and national/international accreditation standards. Assist with conducting audits of distributed clinical sites to ensure full compliance with these requirements and provide recommendations and support to practice managers to enhance their health and safety compliance with accreditation standards.
• Risk Assessment: In conjunction with OHS team, and liaising with academic staff as required, perform comprehensive risk assessments and audits of distributed clinical practices.
• Training and Education: Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to educate distribute practice staff on compliance requirements, safety protocols, and best practices. 
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, incidents, and corrective actions. Generate regular reports for senior management, regulatory and accreditation agencies as required.

Who We Are Looking For
You are an exceptional communicator, with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders. You exhibit an analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, essential for assessing compliance risks, developing strategies, and adapting to evolving regulations and industry standards. Additionally, you will have an understanding of project management principles, and knowledge of health and safety regulations at local, state and federal level.

You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to develop strong and productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, with evidence of critical thinking, influencing skills and negotiating to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to assess compliance risks, develop strategies, and adapt to evolving regulations and industry standards.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to clearly present complex or technical information
• Project management skills to oversee compliance initiatives effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations at local, state, and federal levels.

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. 

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

Your New Team – Melbourne Veterinary School
The Melbourne Veterinary School is Australia’s number 1 ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. The Melbourne Veterinary School provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited by VSAAC, RCVS and the AVMA COE -  http://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/engage/clinical-services/veterinary-care-at-werribee

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
• 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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana 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.

Applications close: SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description: 0061237_Distributed Practice Relationship Coordinator_PD.pdf

Position Description