Evaluation Coordinator (Rural Health Research & Evaluation)

UWA; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 198,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural and remote allowance

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Evaluation Coordinator for the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia. This part-time, fixed-term role focuses on leading a comprehensive evaluation program spanning education, workforce and stakeholder initiatives.

You will provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and partner universities, applying qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches to support evidence-based decisions and reporting.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications together with postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial professional experience in health professions education, medical education, evaluation or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex program evaluation projects, including qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed-method evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated track record advancing teaching, learning, curriculum development, quality improvement and educational outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across universities, health services and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management capability, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive evaluation program across RCSWA's education, workforce and stakeholder initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice, evaluation leadership and expert guidance to senior leaders, staff, partner universities and committees, using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches to support evidence-based decision making.
• Prepare and communicate high-quality evaluation reports, build evaluation capability across the organisation and contribute to scholarship, research and innovation in medical education.

Skills

Evaluation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education outcomes

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

• Lead evaluation and continuous improvement across one of Australia's largest rural medical education networks.
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
• Flexible location options across multiple sites, including Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Derby, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Port Hedland, Narrogin, Northam, Manjimup or QEII Medical Centre.
• Rural and remote allowance applies for those living in the immediate area.
• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Base salary range: Level D, $179,945- $197,969 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) operates within the UWA Medical School and is funded by the Commonwealth. RCSWA provides rural clinical training for medical students from UWA, the University of Notre Dame Australia and Curtin University, while supporting initiatives that strengthen the rural medical workforce across Western Australia. The School spans more than 3,500 kilometres across multiple regional locations and is committed to excellence in rural medical education, research, professional development and workforce development.

About the opportunity

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of a comprehensive evaluation program across RCSWA's education, workforce and stakeholder initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice, evaluation leadership and expert guidance to senior leaders, staff, partner universities and committees, using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches to support evidence-based decision making.
• Prepare and communicate high-quality evaluation reports, build evaluation capability across the organisation and contribute to scholarship, research and innovation in medical education.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications together with postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial professional experience in health professions education, medical education, evaluation or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex program evaluation projects, including the application of qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed-method evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated track record advancing teaching, learning, curriculum development, quality improvement and educational outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across universities, health services and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management capability, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in complex environments.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Position description: PD [Evaluation Coordinator] [524730].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor at [e-mail]

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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