Job Reference: 997008
Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences is large and diverse, comprising four Schools and two research institutes.
The academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, we educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.
Courses cover 24 disciplines and feature a strong interprofessional education focus, necessitating excellent inter-School communication and cooperation.
University Department of Rural Health
University Departments of Rural Health (also known as UDRHs) are academic centres based in rural and remote Australia.
The core activity for the UDRH is delivery of inspiring and engaging student placements in various health disciplines in the Goldfields region, with the longer-term goal of increasing the number of health science graduates electing to live and work in the area. During their placements, students will reside in the area and undertake tuition with a significant online component, supported by face-to-face activities at the University’s Kalgoorlie campus.
Your new role
We are seeking a Project Manager who will lead the early development and implementation of this program and be responsible for overseeing establishment of these activities.
While this position is based in Perth, applicants must be willing to travel to regional/rural locations.
Activities that you will undertake in establishing the UDRH will include…
- Extensive liaison between various areas of the University, external partners, and stakeholders
- Liaison between Schools and community healthcare staff to negotiate initial establishment of placements in various health disciplines
- Under the direction of the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Health Sciences, coordinate initial establishment of teaching activities for students in the UDRH by liaising between Schools and the Kalgoorlie campus
- Establish arrangements and procedures for student travel and accommodation
- Oversee development of cultural competence and site-specific cultural training in collaboration with people from the Wongutha and other language groups
- Oversee development of entry pathways, promotion activities, and student selection processes
- Oversee development of a representative community advisory group
You will be qualified to degree level with extensive project management experience and proven project management expertise, preferably in health.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster productive relationships with a range of internal and external groups is key in this role.
While this position is based in Bentley, Perth, applicants must be willing to travel regularly to regional/rural locations. Applicants with demonstrated high level knowledge of Indigenous organisations, and management/leadership experience within these are strongly encouraged to apply.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
ProfessorAdrian North, Interim Deputy Pro Vice Chancelloron
08 9266 9558.Join us!
Your application should include a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.
For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday, 11 December 2022, 9pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).
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