Role type: Part-time (0.7 FTE); Fixed term for 5 years
Location: Shepparton
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Department of Rural Health
Salary: Level D $183,859 - $202,556 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Strategic leadership of MD Rural Pathway and DRH education / deep partnerships with regional health and communities / senior academic role at a globally ranked medical school
• Join us to lead rural medical education excellence and grow the next generation of regional medical leaders.
• 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
In this senior academic leadership role, you will guide the MD Rural Pathway and wider rural medical education programs, ensuring high-quality, community-connected training for future doctors. You will collaborate closely with regional health services, Indigenous communities and University partners to strengthen rural health outcomes across north-east Victoria. You will also have scope to advance rural and Indigenous health scholarship through research and supervision.

What you will deliver:

• Provide strategic leadership and academic oversight of MD Rural Pathway teaching, learning and assessment across Department of Rural Health sites.
• Drive continuous improvement of rural medical curricula and assessment, aligning with Melbourne Medical School strategies and academic standards.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with regional health service partners to support high-quality clinical placements and supervision.
• Champion student experience and wellbeing through effective pastoral care, managing academic progress, professionalism and support needs.
• Foster excellence in rural health research and research training, including supervision of postgraduate, coursework and MD research projects.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a medical qualification recognisable in Australia, Fellowship of an Australian college and AHPRA registration in good standing.
• Bring substantial experience in medical education and leadership within clinical or academic settings, ideally including rural contexts.
• Demonstrate high-level engagement in professional activities at national and/or international levels.
• Lead diverse clinical, academic and professional teams, building a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate effectively with health service partners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on education and health initiatives.
• Advance research and scholarship in clinical medicine or medical education, including supervision of postgraduate and MD students.

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 programmes and learning platforms
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including 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
As part of the Department of Rural Health within Melbourne Medical School, you will join a collegial, mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening the rural health workforce. Based in Shepparton with programs across Ballarat, Echuca, Wangaratta and more than 40 rural communities, the Department partners closely with local health services, community organisations and other universities. You will work within Australia's leading medical faculty, benefiting from rich collaborations, strong research networks and a clear commitment to rural and Indigenous health equity.

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 Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via kor••••••••@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 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 a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Jane Tomnay via email at jto••••@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process, email Walid Abdullatif at hr-•••••••@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments, contact Kim Groizard on +61 • •••• •218 or at hr-•••••••@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close 13 July at 11:55 PM in the Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

PD_JR-014354 Director Medical Education, Department of Rural Health.docx

PD_JR-014354 Director Medical Education, Department of Rural Health.pdf