Position Number: 0050218
Location: Shepparton
Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term to 15 June 2026
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Rural Clinical School
Salary: Academic C - $149,701 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Lead women's health education in rural setting / Shape future rural practitioners / Collaborate with diverse healthcare partners
- Apply now to drive excellence in rural medical education and make a lasting impact on women's health in regional communities
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Lecturer in Women's Health at the University of Melbourne's Department of Rural Health in Shepparton, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rural healthcare. You'll be responsible for organising the clinical curriculum, examinations, and pastoral care for medical students in their third year of the Rural Pathway MD program. This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with healthcare partners, contribute to innovative teaching methods, and directly influence the development of future rural practitioners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Women's Health Education: Coordinate and deliver obstetrics, gynaecology, and newborn health teaching for Rural Clinical School students through tutorials, clinical sessions, and ward rounds.
- Enhance Student Experience: Organise clinical placements, provide pastoral care, and contribute to student assessments and examinations.
- Foster Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers and contribute to Rural Clinical School activities and committees.
- Support Research Initiatives: Supervise medical student research projects as part of their MD Research Skills training, where appropriate.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a qualified medical practitioner with a passion for rural health education, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within the healthcare community.
You may also:
- Hold a medical qualification recognisable in Australia and Fellowship of an Australian College or equivalent.
- Have experience in clinical teaching, medical education, and curriculum delivery.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Show a commitment to maintaining and advancing your medical education skills.
- Have an understanding of student needs and the ability to provide effective counselling.
- Be familiar with the functioning of regional hospitals and universities.
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 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 – The Department of Rural Health
The Department of Rural Health is a department within the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. The Department is based in Shepparton, Ballarat, Echuca and Wangaratta and has associations with more than 40 smaller rural towns in Victoria.
The key purpose of the Department is to provide professional health education and research training in a rural context with an aim to increase the rural health workforce.
The Department works closely with the local community and healthcare partners to ensure that we remain relevant and connected. Our partnerships underpin our teaching and research. The Department of Rural Health is funded primarily by the Australian Government Department of Health’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. The aim of the RHMT program is to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural and remote Australia. The Department works towards this goal with various programs including: The Rural Clinical School, the University Department of Rural Health and The Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Dijana via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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 particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
