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Medical Education Officer - Senior, Prevocational Medical Education Unit - Cairns
Cairns
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An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Prevocational Medical Education Unit as a Senior Medical Education Officer.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695503 |
| Closing date | 09-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Pennie Murphy |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6534 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
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.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your role:
- Develop and conduct education programs for supervisors of junior doctors including clinical teacher in service activities e.g. Teaching on the Run including collaborating with universities and or other key stakeholders to educate and train clinical supervisors of prevocational doctors in best practice.
- Provide advocacy and support to pre-vocational doctors with performance issues or problems in relation to their clinical unit rotation or stage of training and assist junior doctors with career path development and planning using various consultative processes such as vocational expositions.
- Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Training (or equivalent) regarding the appropriate management of junior doctor issues and the development and monitoring of plans to address issues of performance and clinical competence.
- Ensure that the management of pre-vocational doctors in the facility is consistent with approved accreditation standards and the National Framework for Prevocational Training.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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
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