AddressJob no: 0062904
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.8 and 0.6) FTE / Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: Academic A.1 - A.2 – $83,468 – $88,228 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver advanced clinical training and prepare high-quality learning materials for the Doctor of Optometry program.
- Play a crucial role in shaping future optometrists through hands-on clinical teaching and innovative learning materials.
- 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 research-focused component will be based in the Anterior Eye, Clinical Trials and Research Translation Unit within the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne, led by Professor Laura Downie. The research undertaken in this Unit combines discovery research, clinical studies, and evidence synthesis and implementation science, as the basis for improving patient outcomes. A major focus is undertaking clinical studies of the ocular surface.
The incumbent will be involved in various studies, and also contribute to wider research activity in the Unit. The education-focused component relates to contriburing as part of an established group of clinical teachers involved in advanced clinical training in the flagship four-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) program. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in the delivery of preclinical/practical classes and prepare high quality learning materials for students across all four year levels of the OD course.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide teaching support to students working in the preclinical environment as they learn optometric techniques
- Work collaboratively with other teaching staff to deliver preclinical sessions that are integrated and aligned with learning outcomes of Doctor of Optometry preclinical subjects and streams
- Work closely with the lead academic demonstrator to support and coordinate logistics and teaching materials required for preclinical teaching sessions
- Establish strong and effective teaching relationships with students and assist them through demonstration/refinement of their techniques, to achieve clinical competency
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will excel in time management and organisational skills, effectively coordinating workflow, prioritizing tasks, and balancing competing demands. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, positively interacting and cooperating with students and staff, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills for delivering briefings and articulating feedback.
You will also have:
- An optometric qualification with therapeutic endorsement, and rights to practice in Australia as an optometrist
- Optometric skills demonstrated by at least 3 years of registered experience
- Excellent teaching skills and commitment to quality teaching, including the ability to stimulate interest and enable students to understand complex concepts
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including demonstrated experience in co-ordinating workflow, prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines and effectively balancing competing demands.
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 – Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS) provides qualifying and postgraduate courses in the disciplines of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Audiology and Speech Pathology, and Optometry and Vision Sciences. As a candidate, joining our team means being part of a dynamic and impactful community dedicated to advancing healthcare education and practice. You will have the opportunity to shape the learning experiences of our students and make a positive impact on their future careers.
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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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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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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick 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.
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