Director of Indigenous Medical Education

Role type: Flexible appointment fraction: 0.6-1.0 FTE, Continuing  
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 
Department / School:  Department of Medical Education / Melbourne Medical School 
Salary: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super  
Note: This role is being advertised at Level C. However, applications from more senior Indigenous academics are also encouraged. Where a candidate is successful at a higher level, the scope of responsibilities will be aligned to the level of appointment and refined in consultation with Indigenous leadership within the School and Faculty. 

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply for this role, as it is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic). 'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander descent.   

• Lead Indigenous medical education at the University of Melbourne as Director of Indigenous Medical Education, shaping curriculum, assessment and culturally safe clinical training across the MD. 

• Join Melbourne Medical School to grow Indigenous scholarship, mentor future clinicians and partner with communities, Aboriginal Health Services and clinical schools. 

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  

The University of Melbourne  
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. 

Your next career opportunity  
In this role, you will lead Indigenous health curriculum across all four years of the Melbourne MD. You will guide the Wurru Wurru Health Unit, mentoring staff and embedding culturally safe learning across clinical sites. You will shape partnerships with communities and health services, advancing reconciliation and Indigenous leadership in medical education. 

What you will deliver:  

• Lead the design, delivery and improvement of Indigenous health curriculum and assessment across all four years of the MD. 

• Develop culturally safe teaching resources, community placements and digital learning that centre First Nations concepts of health and wellbeing. 

• Provide leadership in Indigenous health teaching, learning and evaluation to MD theme leads, subject coordinators and clinical schools. 

• Lead and support the Wurru Wurru Health Unit team, including recruitment, supervision, workload planning and performance development. 

• Build and sustain partnerships with Indigenous communities and health services and contribute to scholarship on Indigenous medical education. 

You may be a great fit if you:  

• Hold tertiary qualifications in health, education or public health and experience in health professional education. 

• Bring demonstrated experience designing or delivering Indigenous health curricula, teaching resources, placements or assessments in tertiary settings. 

• Demonstrate leadership in supervising staff, planning workloads and achieving agreed teaching or project outcomes. 

• Build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, informed by knowledge of health inequities. 

• Work effectively across metropolitan and rural sites, including periodic travel, and engage in evaluation or scholarship. 

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 and cultural 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 – Department of Medical Education 
Joining the Department of Medical Education, you will be part of the team delivering the renowned Melbourne MD. You will collaborate with passionate educators, clinicians and researchers committed to innovation in medical and health professions education. Within the Wurru Wurru Health Unit, you will help drive First Nations leadership, curriculum reform and reconciliation. 

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 oied-hr@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  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. 

Want to know more? 

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Leonie Griffiths on 0409 191 679 or at leonieg@unimelb.edu.au  

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Felicita Depaune 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: Wednesday 29 April 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: JR-011331 - Director of Indigenous Medical Education PD.pdf

JR-011331 - Director of Indigenous Medical Education PD (Accessible).docx