Senior Lecturer (Clinical Years), School of Medicine
Sydney Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.4), Continuing Contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level C from $147,864 + 15.00% super (pro-rata)

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney. With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
 
About the role

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Clinical Years with the consistent delivery of the Clinical Years in the Sydney Doctor of Medicine program.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports with the consistent delivery of curriculum and assessment.
• Supports to facilitate clinical schools’ participation in evaluation and ongoing improvement of curriculum.
• Provides support to manage the day-to-day operational matters of the Clinical Schools, including:

1. Academic and administrative staff matters including adjunct appointments.
2. Negotiating contracts, memoranda of understanding and agreements as required.
3. Stakeholder consultation and liaison.
4. Negotiating and coordinating clinical placements.
5. Contribute to the professional development of other staff,

• Assists with managing the student allocation to clinical schools for Years 3 and 4 with the Head of Clinical Years and Clinical Placements Coordinator and also elective learning period placements.
• Provide support in student matters, pastoral care and monitoring academic progress; and facilitating student access to university services in conjunction with Student Matters Coordinator.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Hold an MD or equivalent medical qualification and registration with AHPRA
• Fellowship of a relevant professional body, or completion of a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in medical education and clinical practice
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide high level pastoral care to students.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, teaching in the context of the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia
• Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.
• Computer literacy with standard office programs and use of relevant digital technology.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer.
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 17 July 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.     

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, Melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au 

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.