Overview
About Oceania University of Medicine (OUM)
OUM was founded in the South Pacific island nation of Samoa in 2002. The University's mission was initially to provide vital medical education to help build a workforce capable of meeting the healthcare needs of underserved island communities. Over time, that mission has evolved to include educating students from other regions who also wish to serve those most in need.
OUM is an accredited international medical school that blends online learning with traditional clinical training. With students based across Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, the United States, and other regions, our flexible model of study is ideally suited to those balancing personal and professional commitments while pursuing a career in medicine.
Visit oum.edu.ws to learn more.
About the Role
The Director of Clinical Training plays a pivotal leadership role overseeing OUM's clinical training programs across Australia. This includes managing clinical rotations, ensuring compliance, driving continuous quality improvement, and developing strong partnerships with clinical training providers.
A significant component of the role involves the design, delivery, and quality assurance of clinical assessments, including the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Clinical Transition Units (CTUs). You will lead examiner teams, develop assessment materials, manage operations, and ensure the reliability and validity of high-stakes clinical assessments.
This role requires a collaborative professional with both strategic vision and operational capability, who can strengthen clinical education outcomes and maintain strong relationships with faculty, students, clinicians, and external partners.
This is a full-time, 2 years fixed term, on-site position based in Hamilton, Brisbane.
Flexible work arrangements may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate all Australian clinical training programs, ensuring alignment with OUM's curriculum and national standards.
* Develop, implement, and review clinical rotation schedules and competency frameworks.
* Oversee the design, blueprinting, implementation, and evaluation of OSCEs and CTUs.
* Recruit, train, mentor, and support examiners, standardized patients, and assessment staff.
* Ensure compliance with accreditation guidelines, Australian healthcare standards, and legislative requirements.
* Conduct quality assurance inspections and support MOU development and clinical placement negotiations.
* Analyse clinical training and assessment data, preparing detailed reports for senior leadership.
* Maintain effective communication with staff, students, clinical partners, and stakeholders.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation in clinical training and assessment.
About You (selection criteria)
The successful candidate will bring:
* A relevant medical and health-related qualification (e.g., MBBS, Master of Clinical Education), with at least 5 years of experience in clinical education and training, including leadership in managing clinical rotations, curricula development, and clinical assessment processes.
* Strong knowledge of clinical education principles, particularly in OSCEs, CSC/CTUs, and clinical rotations, with proven experience in developing competency frameworks, aligning curriculum with regulatory requirements, and ensuring the effectiveness of training programs.
* Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, including examiners, standardized patients, and administrative staff, with the ability to recruit, train, mentor, and resolve performance issues effectively in a clinical education environment.
* Proven ability to develop and implement a strategic vision for clinical training and assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, curricular objectives, and regulatory requirements while managing the design, scheduling, and execution of OSCEs and CSC/CTUs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, students, clinical training providers, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations.
* Ability to develop and implement procedures to ensure the reliability, validity, and fairness of assessments. Experience in analyzing performance data and driving continuous improvement based on feedback and best practices.
* Strong commitment to ensuring the continuous improvement and quality of clinical training programs, integrating feedback and best practices to drive innovation, rigor, and alignment with industry standards.
* Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity and health and safety principles and policies and a commitment to their application in the University context.
What We Offer
* Work for an innovative and mission-driven international medical school.
* Contribute to meaningful improvements in medical education and health outcomes.
* Engage with a global academic community and passionate clinical educators.
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How to Apply
Click Apply and submit the following:
* A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the About You section above
* Your current CV, including contact details for three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor)
* Applications close: Sunday, 8 March 2026
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