Job Description

Employment fraction: Between 0.2 & 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) or Casual

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Location: Hybrid – Virtual and NewMed Brisbane office (Level 7, 179 TurbotStreet) + Up to 4 in person meetings per year

About New Medical Education Pty Ltd n

New Medical Education Australia Pty. Ltd. (NewMed) is an exciting venture, working towards becoming a new Australian medical school. Now partnered with Federation University Australia to become its School of Medicine, NewMed will offer an innovative, geographically distributed, hybrid delivery, graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine (MD). Commencement in early 2027 is subject to successful accreditation with the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

About the position n

Given the significant geographic and operational footprint in NSW, NewMed requires an additional GP Placements Lead. This role will work in tandem with our existing part-time lead to ensure comprehensive support and capacity across the state.

Position summary: n

To oversee the recruitment, support, and development of General Practitioners (GPs) involved in NewMed student
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- General Practice Discipline Lead
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- Other GP Placement Leads
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- Placement administrative staff
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Key responsibilities n

Supported by the GP Discipline lead, and in collaboration with other State leads the General Practice Placement Lead

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responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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Assist with recruitment of GPs for Placements within your State:

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- Establish minimum (non-negotiable) and desirable (optional) criteria for supervising GPs and their practices.
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- Participate in interviews and practice assessments to identify and engage suitable GPs to supervise students during placements, including in-person practice visits at least once before signing contracts.
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Training and Development:

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- Ensure supervisors are familiar with the NewMed curriculum and objectives of the student placement program and assessment requirements.
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- Assist with delivery of training programs for GP supervisors on teaching, mentoring, and feedback techniques.
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- Promote and contribute to ongoing professional development opportunities for GPs in their educational roles.
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- Identify areas of high quality education practice and share with other practice
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Support for GP Supervisors:

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- Act as the first point of contact for GP supervisors in your State, providing guidance and addressing concerns. Escalate to NewMed GP discipline lead as required. Applying a Community of Practice model, foster a supportive network among GP supervisors through forums, workshops, or peer support groups.
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- Develop an acknowledgement system for GP supervisors and their practices including (but not limited to): acknowledgement of their Supervision contribution online and with certificates; assisting with streamlining CPD requirements.
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Quality Assurance:

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- Monitor the performance of GP supervisors through feedback from students and periodic evaluations, as established by NewMed.
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- Be able to visit GP practices where needed: for example, GP concern about the student or the reverse
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- Participate in evaluations of the NewMed program from GP supervisors
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- Where appropriate, implement quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and performance reviews.
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Collaboration and Communication:

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- Work with other medical schools, GP colleges, relevant training bodies, primary health networks, and practice managers, to coordinate placements in a spirit of collaboration.
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- Ensure clear communication of placement objectives and expectations to all stakeholders.
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- When required, represent NewMed at meetings and events related to medical education.
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- Attendance of up to 3 workshops in Brisbane (dates can be discussed during interview)
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Key Skills and Attributes nn
- Qualifications or extensive experience in medical education/health industry
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- Robust understanding of medical education and the GP role in training medical students.
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- Comprehensive knowledge of the NewMed MD Program, Mission; Values
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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- Organisational and time management skills to oversee multiple stakeholders and processes.
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- Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship to colleagues, including difficult conversations when required.
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- Commitment to promoting high standards in education and patient care.
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- Desirable: Familiarity with the AMC Standards for Primary Medical Programs
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Qualifications and Experience nn
- AHPRA registered GP, or recency of practice within the past 5 years, with significant experience in clinical practice within Australia.
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- Prior involvement in medical education and clinical supervision (e.g., as a trainer, supervisor, or educator).
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- Leadership or management experience is desirable.
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- Ability to liaise with diversity of clinical practices, including different practice models
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- Ability to travel to urban, regional and rural areas within the state, as required for practice visits, training, support and networking.
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Performance Indicators nn
- Number of GP contacted, suitable GPs successfully recruited and retained to provide student placements.
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- Number of placement visits achieved prior to contracts being signed
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- Positive feedback from students and supervisors on placement experiences.
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- Evidence of effective management of concerns/complaints, including how the resolution of concerns improved student and/or supervisor trust in the MD program.
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- Compliance with AMC requirements and medical educational principles.
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📌 General Practice Placements Lead - NSW (Brisbane)
🏢 Newmed School
📍 Brisbane