Senior Lecturer

Role type: Fixed term, Part time (0.2 FTE) Ballarat Location

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences

Department/ School: Department of Rural Health

Salary: Level C, $149,701 - $172,613 p.a. (Pro Rata) plus 17% super

• Enhance mental health education/ Collaborate with leading health providers/ Contribute to rural health.
• Apply now to lead transformative mental health education and foster impactful relationships across the Ballarat region.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a key member of the Department of Rural Health, you'll be instrumental in delivering mental health education to MD students at Grampians Health, Ballarat. You'll collaborate with clinical teachers and health service providers, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. This role offers you the chance to innovate within a values-driven culture, enhancing both teaching and research outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical Education Leadership: Organise and deliver engaging tutorials, clinical sessions, and ward rounds in mental health.
• Student Orientation and Assessment: Guide students through mental health rotations and assess their progress.
• Collaborative Engagement: Participate in Rural Clinical School meetings and contribute to professional development tutorials.
• Research Supervision: Mentor medical student research projects, enhancing their research skills.

You may be a great fit if:

You will excel in developing collaborative relationships within the Rural Clinical School, leveraging your clinical teaching expertise and interpersonal skills to enhance student learning and contribute to the University's mission.

You may also:

• Possess a medical qualification recognisable in Australia and Fellowship of an Australian College.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Have experience in clinical teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Exhibit organisational and administrative proficiency.
• Be committed to maintaining and advancing medical education skills.

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 fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Department of Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, is making a significant impact on rural healthcare. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, Echuca, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to increase the rural health workforce, and we achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

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Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Kate Vasconcelos via email at hr-, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 21ST October at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR Senior Lecturer Mental Health Ballarat