Medical Educator
About the company
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a not for profit, membership-based organisation leading the way in surgical performance, professionalism and patient care in Australia and New Zealand.
With service to our members at the forefront of our business, we support ongoing learning and development for our surgical workforce of more than 7,000 surgeons and 1,300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.
RACS is on an exciting journey to transform the way our members engage with us by making improvements across many aspects of the College - from learning and development to technology and governance. We are focusing on collaboration and innovation to better serve our members and to enhance the contribution of surgeons to the community.
About the role
In this role you will provide expert advice and practical support to the Education Portfolio. You will ensure RACS education programs, activities and resources:
- comply with RACS’ strategic direction and policies.
- foster learning and demonstration of learning by incorporating evidence-based education principles, implementing approaches to training and assessment activities and utilising appropriate technologies.
This role will teach professional development courses for fellows, supervisors, and examiners.
They will provide educational expertise to internal and external stakeholder groups to maximise learning of both fellows and trainees.
They will help drive innovation in accordance with best evidence medical education across RACS portfolios.
Skills and experience
- Masters of Health Education (MSc) or equivalent qualification
- Health professional background (e.g. nursing, allied health etc)
- Extensive experience in design, delivery and evaluation of education programs
- Extensive experience in facilitation of face to face and online courses
- Ability to manage concurrent projects to meet set deadlines
- Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing priorities and conditions
- Ability to foster relationships and work collaboratively
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- experience in design, development and evaluation of eLearning packages is desirable
Some travel, after hours and weekend work will be a requirement of this position.
Benefits
At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:
- flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
- RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)
- access to a wellbeing app
- annual wellbeing reimbursement
- additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
- access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses
- access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling
We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.
How to apply?
To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now’ button to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the outlined selection criteria.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.
Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.
Other details
- Pay type Salary
- Travel required Yes
- RACS ACT Office, Suite 31, 2 King Street, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- RACS Aotearoa NZ Office, Level 3, 8 Kent Terrace, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
- RACS NSW Office, Suite 1, Level 26, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- RACS QLD Office, Level 2, 59-69 Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, Australia
- RACS SA Office, 24 King William Street, Kent Town, South Australia, Australia
- RACS TAS Office, Suite 1/105 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- RACS VIC Office, 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- RACS WA Office, Suite1, Ground Floor, Claremont, Western Australia, Australia