Deputy Director of Medical Student Education

Position Number: 0051175
Location: Shepparton
Role type: Part-time (0.4FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level C – $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata)

• Provide leadership and oversight for the clinical teaching program, examinations, pastoral care, and supervision of medical students based in Shepparton, as part of the Rural Clinical School program within the Department of Rural Health.
• Contribute to shaping the future rural health workforce by delivering exceptional clinical education and student support, while fostering strong relationships with local healthcare providers and communities in the vibrant regional setting of Shepparton.
• 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
Based at the Department of Rural Health campus in Shepparton, you will play a pivotal role in furthering the University's presence within the Rural Clinical School.

Reporting to the Head of the Department of Rural Health, you will be responsible for organising and implementing the clinical teaching program, clinical examinations, pastoral care, and supervisory duties for second and fourth-year medical students based in Shepparton.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the organisation and implementation of the delivery of the medical curriculum.
• Provide pastoral support to second and fourth-year medical students based at the Shepparton campus.
• Liaise with Goulburn Valley Health and local primary care clinicians.

Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a medical qualification recognised in Australia and Fellowship with an Australian College (e.g., FRACP, FRACS, FRACGP, etc.) or equivalent postgraduate degree, or another clinical qualification highly relevant to medical education, along with extensive experience in teaching medical students.

You must have a clinical appointment in the Goulburn Valley region and involvement with national bodies appropriate to your clinical specialty.

You will also have:

• Evidence of significant contribution to independent and team-based teaching of medical students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated capability of developing a good working relationship with all levels of medical practitioners and other health professionals in hospitals and the community.
• Experience in clinical teaching, medical education, and curriculum delivery in the clinical field.

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

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