Professor - Continuing Education

Role type: Part time (0.3 FTE), Continuing

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Department of Medicine, Melbourne Medical School

Salary: Level E ($236,824 p.a. pro-rata for part time plus 17% super)

• Strategic vision and commercial direction in continuing medical education / build flagship short courses, masterclasses and symposia / translate cutting-edge clinical research into high-impact professional development
• Apply now to lead the growth of a world-class continuing education portfolio across the internal medicine clinical and scientific community.
• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

In this high-profile academic leadership role, you will provide the strategic vision, academic direction, and commercial leadership required to build and scale a world-class suite of continuing education and professional development programs within the Department of Medicine. You will design, develop, and grow a portfolio of paid clinical and scientific education programs -including short courses, symposia, masterclasses, and global conferences - translating research knowledge into high-impact professional learning for practising physicians, advanced trainees, and health system leaders while maintaining a sustained research program.

What you will deliver:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of flagship clinical and scientific continuing education programs across multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online at scale).
• Build a sustainable, high-value program pipeline that establishes a substantial revenue stream for the Department of Medicine.
• Develop and manage compliant, ethical sponsorship and partner relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and health technology companies.
• Engage with the RACP, subspecialty societies, and professional bodies to align programs with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and credentialling frameworks.
• Maintain an internationally recognized research program relevant to the Department of Medicine, securing competitive funding and supervising higher degree researchers.
• Collaborate across the Department, Faculty, and international academic medical centres to cultivate internal intellectual capital and expand program reach.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a completed PhD in a relevant field or related discipline.
• Bring senior leadership experience in the strategic development, commercial growth, and delivery of continuing medical education or scientific professional development.
• Possess deep clinical or scientific knowledge in internal medicine (evidenced through clinical practice, translational research, or sustained scientific contribution).
• Demonstrate proven capability managing corporate/industry sponsorships (pharma, biotech, medtech) within Australian ethical and regulatory frameworks.
• Exhibit strong expertise in digitally enabled learning technologies, hybrid formats, and scaling education programs.
• Bring exceptional team-building skills and the ability to inspire, collaborate with, and mobilize academic colleagues and external clinical experts.

(A medical qualification recognized by AHPRA and membership of the RACP, RACGP, or equivalent professional medical society is highly desirable).

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 fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs and learning platforms
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services
• 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 Medicine within the Melbourne Medical School, embedded across major Melbourne teaching hospitals (including Royal Melbourne, St Vincent's, Austin Health, Western Health, and Northern Health). Working alongside over 200 academic staff and 600 honorary colleagues, you will join a collaborative culture dedicated to clinical excellence, innovative research, and transformative health education.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. 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 adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Elif Ekinci by emailing [email protected]
• For questions related to our recruitment process email [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD - Professor - Continuing Education