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The Faculty of Medicine is the largest and most comprehensive assembly of health and medical education research in the Asia Pacific. It has a presence in more than 40 teaching hospitals, covering 19 disciplines and over 40 specialist research units. The Faculty conducts cutting-edge education and research across the full spectrum of health and medical knowledge, from the medical sciences through to clinical medicine, public health, health service delivery and medical education.

The

Westmead
Hospital, its facilities and philosophy have always fostered a long and strong commitment to teaching, research and patient care.

This is an exceptional part-time role teaching clinical skills to medical students. The appointee will work with the full-time Medical Student/Clinical Skills Educator and report to the Associate Dean of the

Western
Clinical
School, Westmead via the Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in Nursing or Health Education (or equivalent qualifications or experience), training or experience in adult or small group learning methods, and an understanding of clinical procedures.

A strong communicator and problem-solver with an analytical approach, the appointee will also have experience in the development of practical teaching programs, a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with academics, students, clinical teachers and co-workers, the capacity to work effectively both independently and within a team, familiarity with MS Office, Excel and the internet in medical education, and excellent organisational skills, including an ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

The position is part-time continuing (21 hours per week) subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $73,679 - $80,267 p.a. (which includes a base salary  Level 7 $62,260 - $67,827 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation) pro rat. 

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 105703. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to
Karen Garlan on (02) 9845 7661, for general enquiries about the recruitment process please contact Nichol Hildebrand on (02) 9036 7293.

Closing date: 8 July 2007