AddressJob no: 0062496
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- Coordination and administration of the Clinical Scholar Pathway within the Doctor of Medicine
- Opportunity to oversee the creation, development, and delivery of innovative learning experiences, enhancing medical education.
- 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 Students and Programs Coordinator in the Department of Medical Education at the University of Melbourne plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the redesigned Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, characterised by flexibility and tailored learning experiences. Responsible for overseeing the creation, development, and delivery of the Clinical Scholar Pathway, the role requires dynamic leadership, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to enhancing the student experience. Working within the Academic Programs and closely with key stakeholders, the incumbent drives improvements in administrative processes and communication strategies, contributing to the advancement of medical education at the university.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the Doctor of Medicine Clinical Scholar Pathway and administration of the student lifecycle.
- Analyse complex preference data to support the equitable and transparent allocation of students to placement opportunities
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems to meet Student and stakeholder needs.
- Ensure the delivery of a client focussed service in accordance with organisational expectations.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management and administrative skills. They excel in both verbal and written communication, demonstrate leadership within a team, and exhibit high-level organisational and problem-solving abilities, prioritising and coordinating multiple tasks effectively.
You will also have:
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in Student and course administration; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Extensive experience in an administrative role that required coordination of a range of complex functions and provision of advice about policies and procedures.
- High level organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple functions and meet competing deadlines; to work proactively, plan and respond to unexpected situations.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement process.
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
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
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
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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 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
