Subject Coordinator, Foundations of Clinical Practice
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term till 19 February 2027
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Department: Medical Education
Salary:
Level B $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super or
Level C $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Department: Medical Education
Salary:
Level B $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super or
Level C $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Shape the core first-year MD curriculum / Drive innovation in assessment and evaluation / Collaborate across leading clinical and academic partners.
- Seize this part-time leadership opportunity to shape first-year clinical education and drive excellence in the Melbourne MD.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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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
You will lead the Foundations of Clinical Practice subject, shaping first-year learning across the Melbourne MD.
You will drive curriculum innovation, assessment quality and student success, collaborating with expert educators and clinical partners.
You will lead the Foundations of Clinical Practice subject, shaping first-year learning across the Melbourne MD.
You will drive curriculum innovation, assessment quality and student success, collaborating with expert educators and clinical partners.
What you will deliver:
- Lead ongoing review and enhancement of Foundations of Clinical Practice curriculum, ensuring alignment with evolving educational best practice.
- Develop high-quality teaching resources and subject guides in collaboration with discipline experts and the MD Educational Projects Team.
- Design, implement and evaluate assessment blueprints and items, contributing to standard setting, item review and Board processes.
- Oversee student progress and engagement within the subject, addressing concerns collaboratively with MD leadership and support teams.
- Contribute to educational scholarship, accreditation activities and departmental committees, promoting a culture of excellence and inclusion.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a health professional qualification registerable with AHPRA and experience in clinical or academic healthcare settings.
- Possess postgraduate training in health professions education, or be significantly progressed towards completing such a qualification.
- Demonstrate excellence in health professions teaching, assessment design and delivery, including innovative curriculum development and evaluation.
- Bring proven experience leading or coordinating complex clinical teaching programs, including subject administration and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
- Maintain an active record of educational scholarship, including publications, conference presentations or funded education projects.
- Exhibit strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with capacity to influence, lead and build collaborative networks.
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:
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
Your new team – Department of Medical Education
You will join the Department of Medical Education, home to the innovative and research-informed Melbourne MD program. Our diverse academic and clinical community collaborates across metropolitan and rural clinical schools, health services and partner organisations. The Melbourne Medical School is globally recognised for leading teaching, research and impact on health policy and practice. You will contribute to a supportive, values-driven culture that champions diversity, inclusion and the scholarship of learning.
You will join the Department of Medical Education, home to the innovative and research-informed Melbourne MD program. Our diverse academic and clinical community collaborates across metropolitan and rural clinical schools, health services and partner organisations. The Melbourne Medical School is globally recognised for leading teaching, research and impact on health policy and practice. You will contribute to a supportive, values-driven culture that champions diversity, inclusion and the scholarship of learning.
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 your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
Applications close: 29 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
PD-JR-012350 Subject Coordinator, FCP.docx
PD-JR-012350 Subject Coordinator, FCP.pdf
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Leonie Griffiths at leonieg@unimelb.edu.au
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Dijana Pourgoutzidis 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').
Applications close: 29 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
PD-JR-012350 Subject Coordinator, FCP.docx
PD-JR-012350 Subject Coordinator, FCP.pdf
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