Curriculum Officer (The Medicine Program Redesign Project)

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Administration

Curriculum Officer (The Medicine Program Redesign Project)

• Employment Type: Full – time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $96K – $103K base (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
• Visa: Full working rights for the duration of the contract will be required
• Location: Kensington, Sydney (Flexible working with some onsite days required)

The Organisation

UNSW Medicine & Health   is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. 

Why this role matters  

The Medicine Program Redesign (MPR) project is undertaking a major review of the 6-year undergraduate Medicine Program; Redesigning the undergraduate medicine curriculum represents a significant opportunity for the faculty to align current offerings with industry best practice and distinguish itself as a leading health education provider; project is in high-level design and is reviewing the current curriculum and defining changes for the future.

The Curriculum Officer plays a key role on the Medicine Program Redesign (MPR) project in providing practical and efficient curriculum support for key stakeholders in curriculum mapping. The role will work closely with the Academic Development Lead and other faculty stakeholders to ensure quality curriculum development for the Medicine Program Redesign project. With direction from the Academic Leads, the Curriculum Officer will be responsible for the curriculum mapping, maintaining assurance of quality learning and assessment and transitioning from the current to the future medicine program. The role is integral in assisting the MPR project to ensure changes to curriculum are high quality, timely and to the benefit of students.

Who you are:

• Completion of a relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in using a Curriculum Mapping System (or similar) to build, maintain and report data.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to process large amounts of data accurately.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills including the ability to clearly communicate trends in data and create reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant higher education legislative requirements, standards and trends.
• Collaborates, communicates and works effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in curriculum development and renewal process.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise informed judgement and analytical skills.
• Informed problem-solving skills, with recognition of when to seek advice from supervisors.

Full details can be found in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW .

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.   

How to apply:

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description.

Contact (role related questions only)

Petrina Noel – Program Manager

E: [email protected]  

Applications close:  Monday, 19th February 2024, before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:30 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:19 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time