Doctor of Medicine (MD) Course Director

Position Number: 0064053
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level C – $146,050 – $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super
Academic Level D – $175,858 – $193,740 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course, ensuring alignment with contemporary medical education standards and the strategic objectives of the Melbourne Medical School.
• Shape the future of medical education by driving the innovative MD programme, a pioneering graduate-entry medical degree that sets a new benchmark in preparing future healthcare leaders and clinician-researchers.
• 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
As the MD Course Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the coordination, curriculum delivery, and planning of the four-year Doctor of Medicine programme.

In collaboration with the Head of the Department of Medical Education, you will lead the continuous refinement of the curriculum structure and content, ensuring it aligns with advances in disciplinary knowledge, educational practices, and contemporary expectations for medical education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading curriculum coordination, delivery, and planning in line with the University's Framework for Educational Excellence.
• Implementing complex course variations and chairing the Board of Examiners to ensure quality assessment and alignment with MD learning outcomes.
• Engaging with clinical schools, departments, and professional staff to operationalise the MD programme effectively.
• Providing leadership in managing student-related issues, supporting subject coordinators, and addressing academic progress or professional behaviour concerns.

Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a health professional degree registerable in Australia, along with an educational qualification or demonstrable progress towards attaining one.

Your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships across a broad research and teaching network are essential.

You have significant experience in medical and/or healthcare professional education curriculum delivery and coordination of innovative research curricula.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching entry-to-practice healthcare professional students.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

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
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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

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Lachlan Bryce 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.