Part Time Bachelor of Medical Science jobs in Melbourne VIC

Role type: Part-time/ Full Time; 0.5 – 1 FTE; Fixed-term for 5 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. pro rata for part time plus 17% super

• Work alongside a senior Head of Department / deepen qualitative and quantitative research expertise / contribute to medical education impact

• Apply your research skills in medical education and grow your academic profile in a supportive team

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will work closely with the Head of Department on high-quality medical education research projects.
You will strengthen your qualitative and quantitative analysis skills while contributing to publications, presentations and curriculum innovation.

What you will deliver:

• Provide research and administrative support to the Head of Department across multiple medical education projects.
• Conduct qualitative analyses and support quantitative analyses of administrative, longitudinal and linked assessment datasets.
• Manage, assemble and clean datasets, ensuring data quality for reporting, manuscripts and conference presentations.
• Coordinate ethics applications and processes, and maintain productive relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
Conduct literature searches and systematic reviews, and contribute to written reports, papers and presentations.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and an interest in medical education research.
• Use qualitative analysis software such as NVivo and manage survey data using platforms like Qualtrics.
• Demonstrate strong skills in literature review, synthesis of peer-reviewed and grey literature, and academic writing.
• Understand human research ethics principles and have experience preparing and managing ethics submissions.
• Bring excellent attention to detail, diligence and organisational skills to manage concurrent research tasks and deadlines.
Value collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with diverse colleagues and stakeholders.

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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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

Your new team –
You will join the Department of Medical Education within the Melbourne Medical School at Parkville.

The Department leads the Doctor of Medicine curriculum, postgraduate programmes and research that improves health professional education.
Research spans work integrated learning, curriculum and assessment, healthcare communication and student engagement.
You will collaborate with academics, clinicians and professional staff in a supportive, values-driven environment encouraging innovation.

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
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au .

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.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• 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 Anna Ryan by emailing annatr@unimelb.edu.au.
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 29 October 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

JR-019137 Research Assistant to Head of Department PD.docx

JR-019137 Research Assistant to Head of Department PD.pdf