Position Number: 0064946
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.2FTE); Fixed term 12months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science
Department/School: Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Impactful research project / Develop crucial resources for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP trainees / Collaborate with key healthcare stakeholders
- Apply now to drive positive change in GP education and enhance healthcare communication.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow in Language and Communication for Trainee GP Doctors, you'll play an important role in a one-year project funded by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
You'll have the opportunity to develop innovative language and communication resources for international medical graduates in Australian primary care that will go to updating the widely utilised resource, Doctors Speak Up.
This role offers you the chance to engage in meaningful research, collaborate with key stakeholders, and directly impact the future of healthcare communication.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Research Activities: Prepare ethics applications, conduct interviews and workshops, analyse data, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
- Develop Educational Resources: Create scenario scripts, language activities, and intercultural communication modules for IMG GP trainees.
- Manage Project Operations: Coordinate meetings, maintain stakeholder communications, and monitor project budget to ensure timely completion.
- Engage with Key Stakeholders: Collaborate with IMG GP trainees, mentors, medical educators, and supervisors to inform resource development.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an enthusiastic early career researcher with experience in medical or health professions education, intercultural communication, or language education for professional settings, possessing strong qualitative research skills and curriculum design experience.
You may also:
- Have a PhD or equivalent research higher degree in a relevant field (or be nearing completion).
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Have experience in qualitative research methodologies, including participatory and focus group methods.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Have a developing publication record in health professions education or related fields.
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 fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
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.
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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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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume (no longer than 6 pages)
- 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 Lachlan Bryce via email at hr-careers@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.
Position Description
