Role type: 2x 0.25 FTE positions; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department:  Department of Rural Health
Salary: Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 per annum (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super 

• Shape rural medical education for MD students / build partnerships with regional health services / lead a supportive student culture

• Join us to lead clinical teaching in regional Victoria and support the next generation of rural doctors.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity 
You will lead and deliver high quality clinical education for MD students based at our Echuca campus.
You will shape rural medical training, support student wellbeing, and work with clinicians across the Rural Clinical School.

What you will deliver: 

• Lead implementation and continual improvement of the clinical curriculum for MD students within the Rural Clinical School.
• Collaborate with Echuca Regional Health and Deputy Directors at other sites to coordinate teaching and student rotations.
• Provide regular academic and pastoral support, including weekly meetings, to ensure students thrive in regional placements.
• Deliver high quality clinical teaching, assessment, and course coordination aligned with University policies and standards.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity, including supervising MD research students and contributing to rural health projects.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a medical qualification recognised in Australia, plus college fellowship or equivalent clinically relevant postgraduate degree.
• Bring extensive experience in clinical teaching, medical education, and curriculum delivery for medical students.
• Maintain active clinical practice in the Wangaratta region and demonstrate national recognition within your clinical specialty.
• Demonstrate strong course coordination, organisational, and administrative skills within a university or teaching hospital environment.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, clinicians, and health services, providing high quality academic and pastoral support.
• Show familiarity with Victorian regional hospitals and an interest in rural health and rural medical education.

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team –
The Department of Rural Health sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and delivers rural clinical education across multiple regional sites, including Echuca, Ballarat, Shepparton and Wangaratta. The team works closely with partner health services to provide high quality medical training that strengthens rural workforces and improves community health outcomes. You will join a supportive, values-driven culture that champions collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, and invests in staff development and wellbeing.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Steven Bismire
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 23 October. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: 

JR-018936 Deputy Director, Medical Student Education- Echuca PD.docx

JR-018936 Deputy Director, Medical Student Education- Echuca PD.pdf