Associate Professor/Professor - Paramedic Practitioner Implementation Lead
Job No.: 667030
Location: Peninsula campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year and 4-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $169,553 - $186,788 pa Level D / $218,408 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
In a groundbreaking initiative, Monash University has been selected by the Victorian Government to deliver the Paramedic Practitioner Program in collaboration with other partners to enhance primary healthcare delivery across rural and regional Victoria. This visionary program aims to introduce highly trained Paramedic Practitioners into the health system, enhancing community care and reducing hospitalisations.
Role Overview
As the Associate Professor/Professor - Implementation Lead, you will spearhead the activation and long-term sustainability of this transformative program. Working closely with Ambulance Victoria, the Department of Health, Safer Care Victoria (SCV) and other stakeholders, you will drive strategic initiatives to enable implementation and integration into the healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership, fostering excellence in teaching, research, and professional activities within the Monash University Department of Paramedicine
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to advance the Paramedic Practitioner model of care, contributing through scholarly activities and research
- Lead efforts in securing research grants, supervising projects, and nurturing research links to enhance program visibility and impact
- Build and maintain crucial relationships with national and international partners to enrich clinical placements and student opportunities
- Ensure program compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, guiding continuous improvement initiatives
Key Selection Criteria
- Doctoral qualification in Paramedicine or related field, with current registration as a Paramedic
- Internationally recognized expertise in Community Paramedicine/Paramedic Practitioner programs
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with a track record of stakeholder engagement and strategic influence
- Strong publication record and experience securing external funding for research
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects and supervise academic staff effectively
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Kelly-Ann Bowles, Head of Department - Paramedicine, +61 3 9904 4176
Position Description:
Associate Professor - Paramedic Practitioner Implementation Lead - Level D
Professor - Paramedic Practitioner Implementation Lead - Level E
Applications Close: Tuesday 30 July 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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