Associate Lecturer in Rural Health Community Placements

16 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 – 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job no: 0061963
Location: Shepperton
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed term until 31st of December, 2024 
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 
Department/School: Department of Rural Health, Melbourne Medical School 
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super 

• Lead innovative service-learning placements.
• Shape future healthcare professionals’ education in rural communities.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses for our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

This is a remarkable opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Rural Health Placement Coordinator. You will have the chance to spearhead the development of innovative service-learning placements, fostering partnerships and promoting quality rural placement experiences for students studying nursing and allied health degrees. Based in Shepparton, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of rural health education, providing invaluable support and guidance to students during their placements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate rural service-learning placements in areas of need that meet the learning needs of students from diverse health disciplines and universities
• Design, develop and deliver innovative models of and approaches to service-learning placements in areas with complex health needsEmploy evidence-based approaches to service learning
• Develop strong partnerships with organisations in the local region who can offer service-learning opportunities

Who We Are Looking For

You thrive in collaborating with diverse  communities, valuing diversity and cultural competence. Your expertise in rural nursing and allied health, coupled with a knack for forging partnerships, drives impactful initiatives.

You will also have:

• Qualification in a nursing or allied health discipline
• Experience in nursing and/or allied health placements
• Experience in student support, mentoring and/or one-on-one education
• Demonstrated innovation in nursing and allied health education
• Commitment to working in multidisciplinary settings and adopting interprofessional approaches

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, has been making a significant impact on rural healthcare for more than 20 years. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to grow and develop the rural health workforce. We achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with both the metropolitan and rural communities. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .  

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 02 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Country

Australia

City

Greater Shepparton

Postal Code

Shepparton

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367463/associate-lecturer-…

Contact

City

Greater Shepparton

STATUS: EXPIRED