Role type: Full Time; Fixed term till 30 June 2027 
Faculty: Melbourne Medical School (MMS) 
Department: Department of Rural Health 
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Enhance rural healthcare access / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Drive impactful community health initiatives 

• Apply now to lead transformative healthcare projects, building partnerships to improve rural sexual health services. 

• 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  
As the Rural Services Development Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in improving sexual health services across rural Victoria. You will have the opportunity to build partnerships and implement innovative healthcare initiatives, fostering collaboration among institutions, agencies, and individuals. This role enables you to contribute to the CERSH vision, ensuring quality sexual health care is accessible to all rural Victorians. 

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Operational and Resource Management: Liaise with the Deputy Director, oversee project timelines, deliverables, and risks, and provide project reports. 

• Relationship Management: Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, including rural organisations and government entities. 

• Communication and Promotion: Engage with internal and external partners, contribute to newsletters, and design communication materials. 

• Planning, Evaluation, and Reporting: Develop project plans, provide reports, and contribute to strategic planning and implementation. 

You may be a great fit if:  

You will have experience in healthcare management in rural environments, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to developing healthcare initiatives and partnerships. 

You may also:  

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification or experience in healthcare management in rural settings. 

• Demonstrate experience in delivering healthcare initiatives for clinical professionals. 

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering partnerships to achieve goals. 

• Exhibit excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• Have knowledge of sexual health issues in rural Victoria. 

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 – Department of Rural Health 

The Department of Rural Health is a department within the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. The Department is based in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo (in partnership with Monash University and La Trobe University) and Wangaratta and has associations with more than 40 smaller rural towns in Victoria. 

The key purpose of the Department is to provide professional health education and research training in a rural context with an aim to increase the rural health workforce.  

The Department works closely with the local community and healthcare partners to ensure that we remain relevant and connected. Our partnerships underpin our teaching and research. The Department of Rural Health is funded primarily by the Australian Government Department of Health’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. The aim of the RHMT program is to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural and remote Australia.   

The Department also receives funding for the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) from the Victorian Government, Department of Health. In this role you'll be at the forefront of improving sexual health services in rural Victoria. Based in Bendigo, you'll be part of projects that build workforce capacity, strengthen community action, and enhance access to vital health services. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on public health outcomes while working with diverse communities across regional Victoria. 

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 [email protected] (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 Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] 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 the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)  

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

For recruitment queries, email Kate Vasconcelos at [email protected]. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.  

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.  

Applications close: 20th January at 11.55 PM 

Position Description:  JR-0059142 Rural Services Development Coordinator PD.pdf