Engagement and Development Coordinator

Job no: 0050818
Location: Shepparton/ Wangarratta
Role type: Part-time (0.6-1 FTE) Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School:Department of Rural Health
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Promote and coordinate rural medical training and career pathways for students and junior doctors in the Goulburn Valley region.
• Make a difference in the community by enhancing rural health training by connecting medical students and junior doctors with diverse local stakeholders.
• 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 Engagement and Development Coordinator for the Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub (GVRTH) will support medical students and junior doctors interested in rural practice, improve rural training environments, and coordinate with local stakeholders to expand training opportunities for GPs and specialists. This role involves promoting rural career pathways in medicine, liaising with health students and trainees, and working closely with health services and community groups to enhance rural health training and professional development in the Goulburn Valley region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identification of students and junior doctors with intent to practice rurally
• Promoting new educational projects / programs of partner health services and programs in the GV region
• Promoting regional/rural and remote education and resource materials to students and junior doctors
• Developing inter-professional engagement activities, particularly with respect to aiding students and junior health professionals integrate with the local communities in which they are working/studying

Who We Are Looking For
You will excel in stakeholder management and communication, with strong interpersonal skills and proven experience in building relationships and collaborating effectively. Your adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to plan and manage multiple complex tasks under tight timeframes will be essential

You will also have:

• Qualification in relevant field (teaching/education, health science, administration or management) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in medical education/teaching setting, and/or education/training.
• Understanding of issues and challenges of Junior Medical Officer’s roles
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the implementation of research projects
• A commitment to continuous improvement including the ability to make informed decisions, seek feedback and conduct reviews to achieve high quality outcomes that align with best practice

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 Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, is making a significant impact on rural healthcare. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to increase the rural health workforce, and we achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.

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
• 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 Walid Abdullatif 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.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.