Deputy Director, Medical Student Education- Echuca

The University of Melbourne; Echuca; Hybrid; AUD 153,000 - 176,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Deputy Director, Medical Student Education for the Echuca campus. Lead high-quality clinical education for MD students, shaping rural medical training and student wellbeing in regional Victoria.

Collaborate with clinicians and Rural Clinical School partners to deliver rotations and curriculum aligned with university standards. You will mentor students, coordinate courses, and contribute to research in rural health, while maintaining active clinical

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical teaching and medical education.
• Strong curriculum delivery and course coordination abilities.
• Proven leadership and teamwork in an academic medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continual improvement of the MD curriculum at the Rural Clinical School.
• Collaborate with Echuca Regional Health and other sites to coordinate teaching and rotations.
• Provide academic and pastoral support with weekly meetings to support students in regional placements.
• Deliver high-quality clinical teaching, assessments, and course coordination per university standards.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity, supervising MD research students in rural health projects.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Medical education

Curriculum delivery

Leadership

Education

Australian-recognised medical qualification

College fellowship or postgraduate degree

Job description

## Deputy Director, Medical Student Education- EchucaApply: Shepparton, Victoria: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-018936**Role type:** 2x 0.25 FTE positions; Continuing **Faculty:** Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences **Department:** Department of Rural Health **Salary:** Level C: $152,695 - $176,065 per annum (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super * Shape rural medical education for MD students / build partnerships with regional health services / lead a supportive student culture* Join us to lead clinical teaching in regional Victoria and support the next generation of rural doctors.* Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. **The University of Melbourne** 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. **Your next career opportunity** You will lead and deliver high quality clinical education for MD students based at our Echuca campus. You will shape rural medical training, support student wellbeing, and work with clinicians across the Rural Clinical School. **What you will deliver:*** Lead implementation and continual improvement of the clinical curriculum for MD students within the Rural Clinical School.* Collaborate with Echuca Regional Health and Deputy Directors at other sites to coordinate teaching and student rotations.* Provide regular academic and pastoral support, including weekly meetings, to ensure students thrive in regional placements.* Deliver high quality clinical teaching, assessment, and course coordination aligned with University policies and standards.* Engage in research and scholarly activity, including supervising MD research students and contributing to rural health projects.**You may be a great fit if you:*** Hold a medical qualification recognised in Australia, plus college fellowship or equivalent clinically relevant postgraduate degree.* Bring extensive experience in clinical teaching, medical education, and curriculum delivery for medical students.* Maintain active clinical practice in the Wangaratta region and demonstrate national recognition within your clinical specialty.* Demonstrate strong course coordination, organisational, and administrative skills within a university or teaching hospital environment.* Build collaborative relationships with students, clinicians, and health services, providing high quality academic and pastoral support.* Show familiarity with Victorian regional hospitals and an interest in rural health and rural medical education. 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 fulfilment, including: * Build future financial security with 17% superannuation* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being* Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company* 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 sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and delivers rural clinical education across multiple regional sites, including Echuca, Ballarat, Shepparton and Wangaratta. The team works closely with partner health services to provide high quality medical training that strengthens rural workforces and improves community health outcomes. You will join a supportive, values-driven culture that champions collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, and invests in staff development and wellbeing. **Be Yourself** The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants** We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail]. **Application essentials:*** Visit \"apply with us\" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.* You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.* Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.* Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. **Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria** **Want to know more?*** For queries related to this specific position, contact Steven Bismire* For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at [e-mail]* For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. **Applications close:** 23 October. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.