Position Overview
Permanent position either full‐time or part‐time (multiple fractional appointments considered). Base salary range $117k – $164k + 17% super (Academic Level B/C). Based at Herston Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join a visionary and collaborative medical education community where your expertise in assessment shapes the quality, integrity and impact of the Doctor of Medicine program. As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Assessment of Knowledge), you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, delivery and continuous improvement of knowledge assessment across the MD curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Teaching: Lead the design, development and coordination of written and knowledge‐based assessments across all years of the MD program, ensuring alignment with staged learning outcomes and curriculum objectives.
* Assessment Design and Quality Assurance: Develop high‐quality assessment items, oversee standard‐setting processes, and ensure validity, reliability and fairness through moderation, assessor training and data‐informed review.
* Assessment Leadership and Data Use: Interpret assessment performance data to inform progression decision‐making, continuous improvement and reporting to relevant committees.
* Citizenship and Service: Contribute to governance, committees and working groups, foster a respectful and inclusive culture, and represent the MD program in relevant national and international collaborations.
Required Qualifications
* Medical qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.
* Demonstrated experience in the design and development of knowledge assessments, including multiple choice tests, written assessments and assessment within clinical practice.
* Proven ability to develop high‐quality written assessment items aligned with curriculum objectives and accreditation standards.
* Experience in standard setting, applying evidence‐based methodologies and conducting statistical analyses to support valid, reliable and fair assessment outcomes.
* Ability to interpret assessment performance data to identify trends and implement improvements in assessment practice.
* Well‐developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teaching and learning communities.
* Demonstrated ability to build commitment and secure support from colleagues to deliver complex tasks and projects.
* Track record of developing clear, accessible assessment guidance for exam takers and assessment providers.
Additional Requirements at Level C
* National recognition for research or governance impact in the discipline and/or national profile in research in a relevant discipline.
* A record of meaningful internal service roles, including successful mentoring of less experienced staff and evidence of leadership in external activities.
Benefits
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal opportunities, and genuine career progression through the academic promotions process.
Equity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
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