Senior Lecturer, Medicine (Wangaratta)

Role type: Part time (0.2FTE); Fixed Term until 31 December 2028
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Department of Rural Health; Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
Impactful rural clinical educator role / build strong partnerships with Northeast Health Wangaratta / blend teaching, mentoring and research
Apply now to shape future doctors through high quality general medicine education in a supportive rural community.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead and deliver engaging general medicine teaching for medical students at the Wangaratta Clinical School.
You will coordinate clinical placements, mentor students and collaborate closely with Northeast Health Wangaratta and regional partners.
You will also contribute to impactful rural health research and continuous improvement of the medical curriculum.
What you will deliver:
Plan, deliver and evaluate small group tutorials, ward-based teaching and clinician sessions in general medicine.
Organise student access to clinics, ward rounds and inpatient experiences at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Support student orientation, supervision and assessment, including in-term tasks and mid and end-year examinations.
Contribute to departmental committees, clinical educator meetings and broader Rural Clinical School activities and projects.
Lead or support medical student research projects, publications and grant applications that advance rural health outcomes.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a medical qualification recognised in Australia and Fellowship of an Australian College, or equivalent.
Demonstrate substantial experience in clinical teaching, medical education and curriculum delivery in general medicine settings.
Build productive relationships with clinicians, health service leaders and other professionals across hospitals and community settings.
Understand regional hospital systems and university processes and navigate them confidently to support students and colleagues.
Bring strong organisational and administrative skills, with a track record of coordinating complex clinical teaching activities.
Maintain up-to-date clinical and medical education expertise and actively engage in continuing professional development.
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 Rural Clinical School, based at Wangaratta Clinical School.
The team works closely with Northeast Health Wangaratta and regional partners to improve health outcomes for rural communities.
You will collaborate with clinicians and educators who value teamwork, respect and integrity, and actively mentor students.
The environment encourages innovation in teaching, supports research and demonstrates strong commitment to rural medical education.
Be Yourself
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Application essentials:
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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 Steve 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-019024 Senior Lecturer, Medicine (Wangaratta) PD.docx
JR-019024 Senior Lecturer, Medicine (Wangaratta) PD.pdf