Position Number: 0056888
Location: Parkville
Role type: Casual
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Collaborative Practice Centre
Salary: Casual UoM6 – Hourly rate $50.15 - $54.27 plus 17% super
- Assist in the implementation of a cultural safety curriculum for health students by developing interprofessional teaching resources in partnership with First Nations communities.
- Play a vital role in improving health education by co-designing authentic learning materials that foster culturally safe collaborative practice between health professionals and First Nations peoples.
- 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
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised project professional to join the Collaborative Practice Centre in enhancing interprofessional education. Over 6 months, you will work closely with the First Nations Health Lead to engage community members in co-designing and developing cultural safety teaching resources, including videos and other materials. You will also assist in evaluating the curriculum's effectiveness in promoting collaboration between health students and First Nations communities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating resources, project documentation, monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Building relationships with First Nations Community Members to co-design learning materials.
- Supporting the implementation of high-quality interprofessional education across the Faculty.
- Communicating with stakeholders and coordinating working groups to facilitate project completion.
Who We Are Looking For
You are an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Your project management skills allow you to juggle multiple tasks and keep initiatives on track.
You will also have:
- A relevant degree and at least 3 years' experience in student placements, health curriculum or equivalent.
- Strong computing, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience disseminating findings through reports, workshops and meetings.
- A commitment to cultural diversity and the Faculty's values of collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability
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 – Collaborative Practice Centre
You'll join a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming health education through interprofessional collaborative practice. We design and implement high-quality learning opportunities that prepare graduates to provide safe, efficient and integrated healthcare. With a focus on building partnerships, we also offer consultation, courses and drive world-class research in this vital area.
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 the community, both at home and abroad. 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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity 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.
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Position Description
