Casual Subject Coordinator, Supportive and Palliative Care Subject

Role type: Casual, varying hours
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School:  Department of Clinical Pathology
Salary:  Sessional teaching (derived rate) $179.82 or $215.04 with PhD

Sessional Marking/Assessment – Advanced Marking $84.03

Other casual academic activity (OCAA) - $59.94 or $71.68 with PhD

• Shape contemporary supportive care and palliative care education and help develop a workforce capable of delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care.

• Apply now if you are an expert in supportive cancer care with a passion for postgraduate teaching, learning design, and educational excellence.

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Your next career opportunity 
The Master of Cancer Sciences is a fully online two-year part time course offered jointly by the University of Melbourne (UoM) and Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Alliance. The philosophy behind the Master of Cancer Sciences is to provide a contemporary, evidence-based program to health professionals to improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer and ultimately to improve cancer treatment outcomes. 

We require a Subject Matter Expert and Subject Coordinator in the Supportive Care and Palliative Care subject (specifically the Supportive Care section) to conduct a comprehensive review of this subject and to support a tutorial group of up to 25 online graduate students and guidance of the Teaching Assistant. This will involve familiarisation around content, announcements, online invigilation of the student discussion fora, consultation and monitoring of student engagement, delivery of webinars, assessment grading and evaluation and quality improvement activities.

This will be a casual position, on an as-required basis during the Term 4, 2026 teaching period (12 October – 6 December).

What you will deliver: 

• Review and refine learning outcomes to ensure they are clearly articulated, appropriately scaffolded, and aligned with course‑level outcomes.

• Critically review subject content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current cancer research best practice and relevant industry standards.

• Coordinate and deliver online teaching for the Supportive Care component of the Supportive Care and Palliative Care subject, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment through webinars, discussion forums, student support and academic leadership.

• Assess and support student learning by facilitating critical thinking, marking assessments in accordance with University policies, and applying contemporary, reflective teaching practices to continuously enhance the student experience.

You may be a great fit if: 

• Hold relevant postgraduate qualifications in a cancer‑related discipline (clinical degree, PhD or substantial progress towards a PhD.

• Proven experience in learning design and the development of high‑quality educational content, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with academic, clinical and professional stakeholders.

• Strong organisational, interpersonal and digital skills, with a proactive, reliable approach to managing tasks, priorities and deadlines.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description..

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 26 July 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: Subject Coordinator SME_Supportive Care 2026.pdf