Director, Teaching and Learning

Position Number:
0064479
Location:
Parkville
Role type:
Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty:
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School:
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (MSPGH)
Salary:
Academic D - $178,858 - $193,740 p.a.
plus 17% super

About the Role
The Director, Teaching and Learning will work closely with the Head of School and Course Coordinators to implement the MSPGH Strategic plan for education and health workforce capacity building in Australia and the Indo-Pacific, to further strengthen the standing and impact of the School as the leading school of public health in Australia and the region.
This position contributes at a senior level inside the University and in the community to foster deep engagement within the public health governance, policy, practice, and advocacy spaces.

The Director, Teaching and Learning provides expertise and leadership in several priority areas of the MSPGH Education strategic plan, including course diversification, enrolment growth, student experience, oversight of educational partnerships within the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
It will also contribute to policy development and strategic initiatives in education and student experience within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and in the University more widely.
The role includes responsibility for budgeting, staffing, and course quality assurance and is a member of the MSPGH Executive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading implementation and monitoring of the MSPGH Strategic Plan - Education Pillar, 2023-2027
• Working with other senior MSPGH staff, contributing to the development of external networks with government and the health and community sectors
• Leading stakeholder consultation and curriculum development to support new education programs aligned with School, Faculty, and University strategies

Who We Are Looking For
You possess extensive leadership, management, and policy development experience at senior levels within the health sector or a university setting.
Your proven track record of leading strategies and partnerships that create social, cultural, and economic value will put you in good stead for success.
Strong engagement skills and well-established relationships with government agencies, public sector organisations, and NGOs, both locally and internationally, in the field of public health and the broader health sector are essential.

You are able to demonstrate initiative, and innovation, and inspire others in the pursuit of excellence as well as having the capacity to make influential contributions to national and international public health communities, and also government, business, professional, or community organisations and partners, to enhance excellence in teaching and learning.

You will also have:

• A PhD and a Master of Public Health, or equivalent qualification, with relevant and extended experience in public health policy and practice and/or higher education.
• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information relating to students and staff, maintaining the highest professional standards of confidence and discretion.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong strategic judgement and an empathetic leadership style.

Additional Information
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
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.

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!

Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

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Advertised:
06 Jan 2025 12:
05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time