"Lecturer and Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Coordinator"

Role type: Continuing; Part time (0.4 FTE)

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Department of Paediatrics

Salary: Academic B $122,212 - $145,121 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Lead paediatric medical education / Innovate curriculum development / Impact future healthcare professionals
• Apply now to inspire the next generation of paediatricians and shape child health education
• Investing in you: benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As a Lecturer and Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of paediatric education within the Doctor of Medicine program. You'll have the opportunity to lead curriculum development, deliver engaging teaching, and contribute to medical education research. Based at the Royal Children's Hospital Academic Centre, you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure excellence in paediatric medical education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate CAH Program: Lead the academic governance and daily operations of the Child and Adolescent Health Program for MD3 students.
• Deliver Engaging Teaching: Develop and deliver curriculum, including intensive teaching for rural students, ensuring high-quality education in paediatrics.
• Drive Assessment and Curriculum Development: Lead the creation of written and oral assessments, and spearhead ongoing curriculum refinement.
• Conduct Educational Research: Support and contribute to the educational research agenda in paediatrics, ensuring continuous improvement of the program.

You may be a great fit if: You are a qualified paediatrician with a passion for medical education, possessing excellent teaching skills and the ability to innovate in curriculum development and assessment methodologies.

You may also:

• Hold postgraduate training in paediatrics (FRACP or equivalent) with medical registration in Australia.
• Have significant experience in clinical paediatrics practice.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of teaching and learning practices, including assessment principles.
• Possess excellent management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Show a commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of medical education programs.

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. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Department of Paediatrics: The Department of Paediatrics, a flagship representation of the University's partnership with the Royal Children's Hospital, offers a unique opportunity for impactful work in child and adolescent health. With a diverse team of academic and professional staff, the department is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and research. As a member of this department, you will contribute to shaping child and youth health policy at a national and state level, making a significant difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.