Position Number: 0027047
Location: St Vincent's Hospital Clinical School
Role type: Part-time (0.2 - 0.3 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Medical Education (DME)
Salary: Academic B - $118,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Academic C - $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Mentor future medical leaders / Drive impactful research / Collaborate with top healthcare professionals
- Apply now to shape the future of medical education and research at St Vincent's Hospital
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Coordinator at St Vincent's Hospital, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. You'll supervise and teach medical students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, focusing on the Clinical Scholar and Research Scholar pathways. This role offers you the opportunity to drive high-impact research, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate Student Research: Liaise with supervisors, guide research outputs, and oversee student research activities at St Vincent's Hospital.
- Deliver Engaging Teaching: Participate in teaching activities across different year levels of the MD programme and within clinical subjects.
- Provide Student Support: Offer mentorship and pastoral care to students undertaking research at St Vincent's.
- Contribute to Academic Leadership: Collaborate with staff to implement the new medical curriculum and support the academic community.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a qualified medical professional with specialist registration, possessing a postgraduate research degree and demonstrating expertise in research supervision, teaching, and stakeholder management within the university/hospital sector.
You may also:
- Hold a medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia, with specialist registration in a relevant discipline.
- Have a postgraduate research-based degree (Masters level or PhD) with demonstrated research expertise.
- Possess previous teaching experience within the university/hospital sector.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Have an established working relationship with St Vincent's Health.
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 was established as a department within the Melbourne Medical School in 2015. It has responsibility for the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course, research in medical education and a range of professional development postgraduate and non-award programs. The department employs 160+ fixed-term and permanent staff in collaboration with our health service partners to deliver the education, research and engagement activities of the department. This is complemented by a large, actively engaged network of over 180 honorary staff.
As the first Australian professional entry masters level medical program, the Melbourne MD creates a new benchmark in 21st century medical education. It delivers advanced clinical and academic training to ensure students are prepared for the challenges of a high-quality medical internship. The MD is a 4-year program with an intake of approximately 350 students per year. The degree is delivered through our Parkville campus, metropolitan and rural Clinical Schools, and partner organisations.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
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
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen 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
