Psychological Safety Simulation Program Medical Lead

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• Part time opportunity working 4 hours per week
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Clinical Education Unit

The Clinical Education Unit (CEU) is responsible for clinical education governance at Austin Health within a Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment. The CEU is responsible for day-to-day education as well as ensuring the workforce is well positioned to meet the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards. The CEU has a dedicated education precinct based on Level 4 of the tower complex as well as a Simulation Centre.   

The Simulation Centre consists of two simulation rooms, a dry lab, wet lab, single bedroom, and computer lab. Combined with a wide range of simulation equipment the centre can provide the opportunity to develop expertise in the provision of multidisciplinary health care skills in a non-patient environment.   

The vision of Austin Health Simulation is for simulation to be accessed Anytime, Anywhere, with Anyone. The Simulation Centre’s mission is to facilitate accessible, quality simulation education in a safe learning environment.  

About the role 

The Medical Lead – Psychological Safety Simulation Program is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality education and training, pertaining to the psychological safety of interdisciplinary health professionals, particularly those in early career.

The program requires evaluation and review to ensure targets are met as set by the Clinical Education Unit in line with organisational governance and National Standards.

The main aim of the program is to build confidence and practice for clinicians to speak up in advocation for themselves and their consumers in a respectful, professional and safe manner, within the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environments as endorsed and supported by Clinical Education.  

About you 

 To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Specialist Medical Practitioner registered in Victoria with postgraduate experience
• Experience in the development and delivery of simulation-based learning
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting junior doctors
• Capacity to identify clinical education needs and trends and develop innovative programs and approaches
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional and cultural groups
• Demonstrated commitment to quality education outcomes

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sirini Griffiths, Director Clinical Ed Unit at Sirini.Griffiths@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 9 September 2025