Senior Medical Education Officer, Prevocational Medical Education Unit

About the role

The Prevocational Medical Education Unit leads and manages junior doctor education, accreditation, supervision and support across the health service, ensuring PGY1 and PGY2 training meets AMC standards and driving quality improvement in medical education. The Cairns Senior Medical Education Officer is a frontline support role within this unit, supporting the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education programs for supervisors of junior doctors, including clinical teachers, such as Teaching on the Run, in collaboration with universities and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for and support pre-vocational doctors facing performance or clinical rotation issues, and help them plan their career path through consultative processes such as vocational expositions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Training (or equivalent) on managing junior doctor issues and monitoring plans to address performance and clinical competence.
• Ensure the management of pre-vocational doctors in the facility is consistent with approved accreditation standards and the National Framework for Prevocational Training.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration, generous superannuation and salary packaging.
• Career development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance in a supportive, inclusive and culturally diverse environment.

The position is permanent and full-time in the Cairns region, Far North Queensland. Applications are made online through the Queensland Health careers site, and applicants should read the employer's guidance on using AI in recruitment.