Unit Coordinator

• Provide hands-on input to develop and improve teaching and learning for the Rural Clinical School of WA
• Full time fixed term contract until 31 December 2024
• Salary range: Level D $150,814 - $165,919 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

Established in 2002, the Rural Clinical School is an Australian Government workforce initiative designed to attract more doctors to rural practice. Participating medical students spend their penultimate academic year in one of 15 rural towns, offering excellent educational opportunities as well as the possibility of a real understanding of, and enthusiasm for, community and rural life. The RCSWA has 15 teaching sites from Kununurra to Esperance with a small number of medical education and administration staff based in Perth. The administrative Centre for the RCSWA is in Kalgoorlie. This position is based in the Perth office in the Faculty of Medicine at UWA in the QEII campus.

About the opportunity

As a Unit Coordinator you will work collaboratively with the RCSWA team to provide educational leadership and support that will improve the student experience and enhance the quality of the course.

Your main responsibilities will include curriculum development and improvement, reviewing courses assessment, and playing a key role in the learning and teaching of medical students. You will also use your creativity to initiative and encourage innovative ideas and approaches to course design and delivery.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications plus postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience in health education.
• Demonstrated contribution to the advancement of teaching and learning in the health education field
• Demonstrated understanding of issues relevant to the rural medical practice context and teaching and learning in diverse rural sites.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a variety of people and understand diverse learning needs

The successful candidate will be required to travel to rural sites as required.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 pm AWST, Monday, 22 August 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goals.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.