Position Number: 0064277
Location: Shepparton, Wangaratta or Bendigo
Role type: Full-time or Part-time (0.8FTE); Fixed-term till June 30, 2027
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Rural Health, Centre of Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Coordinate and deliver the STI-X project, an innovative STI test vending machine initiative designed to increase accessibility to STI testing in rural and regional Victoria.
- Drive a pioneering initiative that aims to improve sexual health outcomes for rural Victorians by expanding access to self-collected STI testing through innovative technology and community engagement strategies.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Health Promotion Manager, you will play a critical role in advancing the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health's (CERSH) vision of ensuring all rural Victorians have access to quality sexual health care.
Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and deliver the STI-X project, focusing on expanding the reach and return rate of the STI test kits, with plans to include syphilis and hepatitis self-collected sampling as it becomes available.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the expansion and validation of the STI test kit distribution system through the STI-X vending machines.
- Lead community engagement efforts to ensure successful uptake of the STI-X project, including building partnerships with local leaders, healthcare providers, and community organisations.
- Engage with community stakeholders to understand and address specific concerns, create tailored informational campaigns, and foster trust and credibility within the community.
- Conduct ongoing data collection and reporting for the STI vending machine initiative, contributing valuable insights into the project's impact and effectiveness.
Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a relevant tertiary clinical qualification or relevant clinical experience in healthcare management or healthcare programs in a rural or regional environment.
You have demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and delivering innovative health initiatives or programs, particularly those enhancing sexual health services for rural communities.
You will also have:
- A comprehensive understanding of the Australian healthcare system, clinical governance, and the unique challenges of the rural and regional healthcare environment.
- High-level interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships that advance shared objectives in research projects, health promotion, and service accessibility.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to exercise initiative in a dynamic work environment and work with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with typical university structures and systems, as well as a deep appreciation of the workings of complex organisations.
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, is making a significant impact on rural healthcare. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo, 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 increase the rural health workforce, and 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!
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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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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