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Principal Medical Education Officer, Prevocational Medical Education Unit - Cairns
Cairns
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Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Prevocational Medical Education Unit as a Principle Medical Education Officer. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will provide educational expertise and leadership in the delivery of medical education to prevocational medical graduates, while ensuring ongoing training accreditation requirements are met. Apply now, we'd love to hear from you.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH681653 |
| Closing date | 18-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Dr Manjit Pawar |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6586 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
The Prevocational Medical Education Unit leads and manages all aspects of junior doctor education, accreditation, supervision, and support across the health service. It ensures PGY1 and PGY2 training meets AMC standards, oversees assessment and performance systems, develops and delivers education programs, supports supervisors, and drives quality improvement in medical education. The unit also provides strategic leadership, manages resources and staff, supports junior doctor wellbeing and career development, and maintains strong relationships with clinical teams, executives, universities, and accreditation bodies.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Manage strategic planning activities and policy development take an active role in the decision making and direction of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) and junior doctor training across the district.
- Support and lead the functions of the Prevocational Medical Education Committee (PMEC) and provide high level professional advice on matters relating to medical education and the Junior Doctor Training Program.
- Identify and organise research activities that relate to the improvement of medical education and new initiatives for junior doctor training.
- Collaborate and advise the Director of Clinical Training regarding the appropriate management of junior doctor issues and the development and monitoring of plans to address issues of performance and clinical competence.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
Documents
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