Medical Education Officer (MEO)
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Medical Education Officer (MEO)
• Ongoing, part time role – 40 hours per fortnight
• Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
• $130k - $159k (prorated for part-time) + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Department of Medical Education sits within the Chief Medical Officer Directorate and plays a critical role in supporting the education, development and success of Peter Mac's medical workforce. The team partners with clinicians, educators, universities, regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders to coordinate high-quality education, training and accreditation activities that support junior and senior medical staff across the organisation.
About the role
The Medical Education Officer is a key member of the Department of Medical Education, responsible for coordinating, delivering and evaluating education and training programs for medical staff. This role supports the seamless operation of medical education activities, ensuring compliance with organisational and accreditation requirements while fostering an exceptional learning experience for trainees and medical students. The position also oversees medical student placements, observerships and work experience programs and works closely with clinicians, trainees and external partners to drive education excellence.
A regular day will see you:
• Coordinating medical education programs, teaching sessions, orientation activities and training events for junior and senior medical staff.
• Managing trainee administration, records, compliance requirements and accreditation documentation.
• Liaising with clinicians, medical staff, universities, PMCV and other external stakeholders to support education initiatives.
• Coordinating medical student placements, observerships and related learning programs while contributing to quality improvement activities.
About you
You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You bring excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism.
You'll bring with you:
• Demonstrated experience in an education and leadership role within a healthcare or education setting.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards or regulatory requirements relevant to postgraduate medical training.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with clinicians, trainees, senior leaders and external partners.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries, coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a current resume and covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dr. Dishan via Executive Assistant, Jenny McAteer, on jenny.mcateer@petermac.org
Applications close: 11:59PM, Wednesday 09 September 2026
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Position Summary
The Medical Education Officer is the core member of the Department of Medical Education. This role is responsible for the coordination, delivery and evaluation of education and training programs for medical staff, ensuring activities run efficiently and in accordance with organisational policies and accreditation requirements.
Key responsibilities include coordinating teaching sessions, meetings and events, managing schedules and room bookings, preparing correspondence, reports and presentation materials and maintaining accurate trainee records and databases, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes for junior medical staff, liaising with clinicians, educators and external stakeholders and assisting with accreditation documentation and compliance activities.
The Medical Education Officer also has oversight of core medical student placement and discovery programs from the University of Melbourne Doctor of Medicine program, medical elective students, medical observerships and work experience students wanting medical placements.
This position requires strong leadership and organisational skills, attention to detail, discretion in handing confidential information and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical education environment.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027
Classification or Salary Range
HS5
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category B
Key Relationships
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Skills
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Key Accountabilities
| Key Responsibilities | Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Program co-ordination |
Design, deliver and evaluate various medical education program initiatives for Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs), registrars, fellows and senior medical staff across Peter Mac. The MEO works closely with Director Clinical Training (DCT), training leads, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and divisional leadership to support the co-ordination and delivery of medical education programs, teaching sessions, orientation and training activities. The MEO is responsible for the organisation and delivery of orientation and relevant training to facilitate a safe and effective transition of Junior Medical Staff throughout the year. |
| 2. Education and Training development and delivery | The MEO may be involved in the development and delivery of various medical training content. This includes asynchronous online training (eg. e-Learning modules on Learning Management System), face-to-face training and virtual/hybrid training. |
| 3. Trainee Administration and Support |
Maintain accurate records for education and training of junior medical staff, including orientation, mandatory training, and other compliance data. The MEO may also be officially or unofficially involved in supporting the wellbeing and effective performance of Junior Medical Staff. |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| 4. Accreditation and Compliance Support | Assist with the preparation and collation of documentation for accreditation (such as the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) accreditation, Post-graduate Year two accreditation with PMCV, etc.) processes, audits and regulatory reporting requirements. |
| 5. Stakeholder Liaison |
Internally the MEO acts as a key contact for clinicians, trainees, hospital departments and Executive team ensuring timely and professional communication. Externally, the MEO works closely with the PMCV, the Department of Health as well as other relevant organisations/partners as relevant. |
| 6. Quality Assurance |
The MEO may be involved in quality assurance processes related to medical staff. This may include assessments, audits, risk assessments and management quality improvement and research projects. The MEO may also be responsible for or contribute to relevant policies and procedures related to medical staff as relevant. The MEO may be involved in various education and training or other committees where appropriate. |
| 7. Medical student coordination | The MEO is responsible for medical student placement programs from University partners, primarily the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program from the University of Melbourne, and elective placement programs. |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.