Manager, Learning and Teaching

**Manager, Learning and Teaching**:
**Position Number**: 0045368
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of General Practice and Primary Care
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage the administration and quality assurance of the General Practice components of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, liaising with Melbourne Medical School staff to ensure effective delivery.
- Play a pivotal role in enhancing medical education by leading teaching and learning projects, developing strategies, and managing a team dedicated to the administration of General Practice placements across the innovative MD program.
- 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 Department Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team involved in the administration of General Practice placements for the MD program.

A core aspect involves building and maintaining relationships with the Victorian Research and Education Network (VicREN), coordinating recruitment strategies to engage general practices for student placements and research activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Manage the Teaching and Learning team to deliver efficient administration of student placements in General Practices.
- Provide leadership to the Teaching and Learning team, ensuring staff development and maximising effectiveness.
- Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement processes, curriculum materials, and training programs for GP supervisors and practice managers.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with academic, clinical, and professional staff, as well as General Practitioners throughout Victoria.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have a degree-level qualification with at least 4 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination.

Your strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads in a high-pressure environment are essential.

You possess excellent communication abilities, including report and correspondence writing, and can develop positive relationships with diverse clients.

Your leadership skills enable you to build, motivate, and manage a team with a strong client focus.

You will also have:

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies, systems, policies, and processes for continuous improvement.
- Ability to resolve escalated issues and grievances, minimising the University's exposure to risk.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of General Practice and Primary Care**
The Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne is a leading center for primary care research, training, and innovation. With a network of over 600 community-based practices, we provide quality medical education, postgraduate training, and collaborate on research. Through initiatives like the Data for Decisions program, we ensure privacy while leveraging electronic medical record data. Our research focuses on biostatistics, implementation science, informatics, and co-design, addressing key healthcare challenges. Join us to shape the future of primary care and make a difference in patient outcomes.

**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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