Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Shepparton
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: $120,993 - $139,510 (Level C)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - 17% superannuation

About the University of Melbourne

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a leading international university with a tradition of excellence in teaching and research. The main campus in Parkville is recognised as the hub of Australia’s premier knowledge precinct comprising eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and a wide-range of knowledge-based industries. With outstanding performance in international rankings, the University is at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

The Department of Rural Health, formally known as the School of Rural Health, was established in 1999 with its largest campus located in Shepparton. The Department enables undergraduate health professionals to undertake a significant period of their training in rural environments and provides rural communities with greater access to teaching and research facilities and greater clinical support. The mission of the department is to provide excellence and equity in Rural Health through education, research and engagement.

The Department of Rural Health comprises a range of key programs aimed at improving the rural health workforce. The major programs include:

• University Department of Rural Health
• Rural Clinical School
• Centre of Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
• Regional Training Hub

The University employs people of outstanding calibre and offers a unique environment where staff are valued and rewarded.

Further information about the Department of Rural Health is available at http://www.ruralhealth.unimelb.edu.au/

About the role

The Department of Rural Health (the Department) is based in Shepparton, but also conducts its activities in Ballarat, Bendigo, Wangaratta and many other locations. The Centre’s funding comes predominately from Department of Health’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Teaching Program, combining two programs, the “Rural Clinical School (RCS) program” and the “University Department of Rural Health program”, as well as several other smaller programs. The Department also provides clinical education in a rural environment for other professional disciplines in the Faculty (particularly Dental Science and Physiotherapy).

Should the successful candidate be a general practitioner, they will be eligible for consideration of a part-time (contractor engagement up to 0.4FTE) as a General Practitioner with The University of Melbourne Shepparton Medical Centre (SMC). Centrally located in the heart of Victoria’s Goulburn Valley SMC is a progressive private general practice in a rapidly growing region that delivers high quality patient care and an outstanding learning environment. Shepparton Medical Centre is seeking a VR GP Medical Educator to join the current team of 8 VR GP’s to take on an existing patient base and assist in supervising GP Registrar’s and medical students. SMC offers a collaborative team, with experienced registered nurses and a fantastic reception team that all work closely with the GP’s.

In recognition of the time fraction (0.3-0.4 EFT) allocated to the appointment as Deputy Director of Medical Student Education, adequate professional staff support will be made available and agreement will be reached with the appointee on the actual mix of duties.

Crucial to the success of the Centre are:

• The development and maintenance of good relationships with other health service providers
• The willingness of staff to collaboratively contribute to all activities of the Rural Clinical School, rather than strictly confining themselves to a narrow definition of their role or a special academic interest.

The Role and Your Responsibilities

Located at Department of Rural Health (DRH) campus in Shepparton, Victoria, the appointee is expected to further the role of the University within the Rural Clinical School. The Deputy Director of Medical Student Education will be responsible for the organisation and implementation of the clinical teaching program, clinical examinations, pastoral care, and supervisory duties for all Rural Clinical School medical students in Shepparton. The appointee will be expected to spend some time working and teaching in an appropriate clinical setting as part of, and in addition to, this position. Clinical work is negotiated directly between the appointee with clinical service providers.

Directly responsible to the Director of Medical Student Education at the Rural Clinical School, Shepparton Campus, the appointee will be required to work closely with the Clinical School and the University, as well as the Clinical teachers and Deputy Directors of Medical Student Education at Ballarat, Bendigo and Wangaratta.

Skills & Experience Required

You will have demonstrated capability of developing a good working relationship with all levels of medical practitioners, and other health professionals, in hospitals and the community. As an ideal candidate, you will have experience in clinical teaching and medical education, with high levels of interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

• A medical qualification recognisable in Australia and Fellowship in an Australian College (e.g. FRACP, FRACS, FRACGP, etc.) or equivalent postgraduate degree, or another clinical qualification, recognisable in Australia, highly relevant to medical education together with extensive experience in medical education, including teaching medical students is essential
• A commitment to furthering the role of the University within the Rural Clinical School
• Experience in clinical teaching, medical education, and curriculum delivery, preferably in the clinical field 
• Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits  

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

Position Description

Advertised: 25 Mar 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Apr 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time