Title:  Co Director Of Medical Student Programs

Co-Director of Medical Student Programs, Eastern Health Clinical School 

• 4/12 temporary contract to cover Sabbatical leave
• Level 3, 5 Arnold Street, Box Hill | MSP, Lower Ground Level, Education Precinct, Maroondah Hospital | Angliss Hospital
• Friendly and supportive team | Salary Packaging through Maxxia

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The position of Co-Director of Medical Student Programs provides leadership for medical undergraduates placed at Eastern Health. In this role the position provides support for medical students, facilitates their orientation, monitors their progress, provides pastoral care, organises placements, manages examinations and manages the recruitment of tutors and co-ordinates teaching programs. Liaison with all hospitals in Eastern Health and the faculties of both Monash and Deakin Universities is an important part of the position of the Co- Director of Medical Student Programs.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Key Selection Criteria

• A medical degree and a specialist qualification recognised in the State of Victoria
• Experience in medical education
• Experience in assessment, particularly clinical assessment
• Demonstration of an understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students
• Ability to provide career advice and counselling to medical students, including those experiencing personal or other difficulties
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with senior and junior medical practitioners and other health professionals in hospitals and the community
• Experience in effective leadership teams
• Experience in health education research

• Current Specialist registration with AHPRA 
• Post Graduate Specialist qualification
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

See attachment for Position Description

Contact Person: Professor Ian Davis

Contact Number: 03 9094 9546

Contact Email: ian.davis@monash.edu

Job Posting End Date: 05.07.2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day