Role type: Full time, Continuing

Department:  Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School

Faculty:  Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Salary: Attractive remuneration package including up to 17% super 

Join us as the most senior professional staff member within the Department of Medical Education
Take responsibility for daily management of the Department’s strategy and operations
Investing in you - 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 lead the professional operations of the Department of Medical Education, driving strategy, governance and services that underpin the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and metropolitan clinical schools. You will partner with academic leaders, clinicians and educators to align resources, people and processes so teaching, research and accreditation requirements are delivered smoothly across multiple sites. You will also shape complex student selection and quality assurance processes, ensuring the MD remains a contemporary, high-performing program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide strategic leadership, planning and governance support to the Head of Department, Executive and clinical school Directors.
Lead professional staff and operational services across the Department and metropolitan clinical schools, fostering high performance and collaboration.
Oversee budgeting, financial performance and resource allocation for the Department, MD program and research portfolios.
Build productive relationships with academics, clinicians, students and external partners to support coordinated education delivery and initiatives.
Manage accreditation, compliance, risk and quality assurance processes and reporting.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a postgraduate qualification and/or extensive management experience in large, complex higher education or health-related organisations.
Bring a strong track record overseeing large budgets and resources for a whole centre, department or equivalent entity.
Demonstrate proven leadership of diverse professional teams, ideally across multiple campuses or geographically dispersed sites.
Lead professional operations for complex education programs, including experience with selection, quotas and accreditation.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills including a high level of empathy, equanimity and emotional intelligence
Utilise exemplary stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence and communicate effectively
Excel in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, including risk, business continuity and workforce planning frameworks.

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

You will join the Department of Medical Education within the Melbourne Medical School, a dynamic hub for MD curriculum innovation and medical education scholarship. Working closely with metropolitan clinical schools and rural clinical school colleagues, you will support staff and students across health service locations connecting education, research and clinical practice. You will be part of a large, collegial professional community that values collaboration, respect and shared leadership in delivering world-class medical education.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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 reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Korin Korin team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

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

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against selected key selection criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. 

For recruitment queries, email Emily Haagensen at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. 

Applications close: Sunday 26th April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description:

JR-011568 - Department Manager PD.pdf

JR-011568 - Department Manager PD (Accessible).doc

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