AddressJob no: 0062598
Location: Travancore
Role type: Part-time (0.4 - 0.6FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic C – $ $140,433 - $161,926 - Academic D - $169,094 - $186,288 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Lead, coordinate and deliver Mindful Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course
- Make a difference in future generations of Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- 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 Director of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DoAT CAP) will lead and oversee the Mindful Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course (CAPC) They will be responsible for the oversight of RANZCP Advanced Training for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Victoria, liaising closely with a wide range of clinical services, supervisors and trainees. Additionally, they will be a member of the Mindful Leadership Team and will contribute to teaching and training within the University of Melbourne Department of Psychiatry and other Mindful courses.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Primary responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of teaching in the RANZCP accredited Mindful Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course (CAPC) ensuring needed content knowledge, clinical and professional skills developments and development of professional attitudes as well as providing mentoring and pastoral support.
- Contribute through membership of relevant RANZCP committees to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training both in Victoria and binationally.
- Review and modify existing Mindful-based courses and curriculum and develop new training courses in response to sector requirements and in consultation with the Director and relevant stakeholders and consumers.
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and in continuing professional development courses for the broader infant, Child and Adolescent/youth mental health (ICYMHS) workforce.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, enabling them to effectively manage competing deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative and flexibility. Additionally, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for liaising across the mental health sector, along with problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to network and partner with various stakeholders.
You will also have:
- Legally qualified medical practitioner, eligible to be registered with AHPRA.
- A Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or equivalent.
- Completion of the RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Evidence of clinical practice in infant, child, adolescent and youth psychiatry.
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 Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution focused on advancing mental health research and education. With a dedicated team and diverse research areas, we strive to improve understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of mental health.
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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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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 **********@unimelb.edu.au, 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.
Position Description
Applications close: 10 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
