Medical Education Officer

Fitzroy location in our education and learning centre!

Range of hours available (Fixed Term-parental leave cover / Permanent) (ability to work Tuesdays essential)

Interest in Medical Education and project work

About the Role

This role reports directly to the Medical Education Coordinator, however, will collaborate with:

• Manager, Early Career Programs
• Director of Pre-Vocational Training
• Supervisor of Intern Training
• Medical Workforce Unit
• Chief Medical Officer

Other stakeholders

The key responsibilities of this position will be to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for Pre-Vocational Doctors, Year 1 (Interns) at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, as guided by the Post Graduate Medical Council Victoria (PMCV) requirements for Internship in Victoria, and the National Framework for Pre-Vocational Medical Training (NFPMT).

It is expected that the Medical Education Officer, along with other members of the Medical Education Team, will communicate frequently with Senior Medical Staff and other stakeholders at SVHM, with relation to the supervision and education of these Pre-Vocational medical staff. The Medical Education Officer role also includes the provision of ongoing pastoral care and support of a non-educational nature for Junior Medical Staff at SVHM. This will be conducted in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders/services across the organisation and state, as required.

All members of the Medical Education Team, including the Medical Education Officer, will be responsible for supporting and promoting educational and clinical training opportunities for Pre-Vocational doctors that are aligned with national and state accreditation standards, and the NFPMT.

Classification for this position will be RN35 ($119,329 per annum pro rata)

Your contribution

• Hold a current Bachelor qualification in a relevant field (eg. education, health sciences, nursing).
• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Health Professional Education (eg. nursing, health professional education).
• Highly developed organisational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy skills and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed understanding of health system and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to direct, enthuse, motivate, support, and encourage a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in planning, facilitating, and evaluating education programs, including the development of new courses.
• Previous experience in medical education or health professional teaching (desirable).
• Experience in project work or project management (desirable).

What we Offer

• Salary packaging – increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• CBD location, close to public transport and close to lots of car parks.
• Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation.
• Culture of continuous improvement.

About Education and Learning

St Vincent’s provides extensive Education and Learning support and services to staff and students across the health service. The Education and Learning Team members are based across multiple campuses including Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent’s on the Park East Melbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew, and Port Phillip Prison.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

How to Apply

To apply, click the ' Apply ' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be found.

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Questions and Enquiries

Questions and enquiries related to the Medical Education Officer position are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact:

Belinda Healy - Medical Education Coordinator

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https : / / www.svha.org.au / about-us / reconciliation or get in contact at [emailprotected]