Deputy Director Of Medical Student Education - Wangaratta

Role type: 1x Part Time (0.5FTE) or 2x 0.25 FTE positions; Fixed Term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences;
Department/ School:  Department of Rural Health; Melbourne Medical School
Location: Green Street, Wangaratta
Salary: Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. pro-rata for part time plus 17% super 

• Shape rural medical education in Wangaratta / build strong clinical and community partnerships / support and mentor medical students
• Apply now to lead rural clinical teaching, champion student support, and strengthen partnerships across the Regional Clinical School.

• 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 rural clinical medical education for RCS students based at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
You will oversee curriculum delivery, support students academically and pastorally, and contribute to research and professional engagement.

What you will deliver: 

• Collaborate with Northeast Health Wangaratta’s Medical Education Team to align and continually improve the RCS curriculum.
• Oversee organisation, delivery, and administration of the RCS curriculum, including student assessment processes and documentation.
• Provide high quality clinical teaching plus regular pastoral and academic support for Wangaratta based RCS students.
• Work with DDMSEs across Ballarat, Echuca, and Shepparton to coordinate student movements between Clinical School nodes.
• Engage in departmental, community, and professional activities, including conferences, seminars, and appropriate research supervision.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a medical qualification recognised in Australia plus Fellowship of an Australian College or equivalent postgraduate degree.
• Work clinically within the Wangaratta region and maintain national standing through involvement in relevant professional bodies.
• Demonstrate substantial experience teaching medical students, including clinical teaching, curriculum delivery, and course coordination.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills enabling collaborative relationships with clinicians and health professionals across settings.
• Show clear understanding of regional hospital environments in Victoria and willingness to engage with university systems and procedures.
• Demonstrate leadership capability within medical education, including taking responsibility in teaching and learning environments.

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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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 –
You will join the Department of Rural Health within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Based at Wangaratta Clinical School, the team delivers high quality rural clinical education across multiple Victorian communities.
The department values collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering innovation and supportive development for staff and students.

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 korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

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.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• 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 by emailing steven.bismire@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

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

Applications close: 2 November 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: 

JR-019065 Deputy Director Of Medical Student Education - Wangaratta PD.docx

JR-019065 Deputy Director Of Medical Student Education - Wangaratta PD.pdf