At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative medical education and support students in rural settings.
- Company: Join the University of Western Australia, a top-ranked institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and rural allowances.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong community engagement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural healthcare and education.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Medical Practitioner with teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 172441 - 172441 $ per year.
- Join a collaborative academic environment where you can combine clinical education, academic leadership, community engagement and rural workforce development.
- Part-time (0.2 to 0.4 FTE), fixed-term appointment for 13 months.
- Based in a regional Western Australian community, with successful applicants required to reside in the town of appointment or the immediate surrounding area.
- Rural and remote allowance applies for those living in the immediate area.
- Clinical loading is applicable.
- We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Base salary range: Level C, $149,909 - $172,441 p. a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.
- About the area
The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) is a partnership between the University of Western Australia, The University of Notre Dame Australia and Curtin Medical School, operating within the UWA Medical School.
RCSWA is a network of 15 rural and remote sites across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid-West, Goldfields, Great Southern and South West regions of Western Australia.
Through immersive rural and remote placements, RCSWA delivers high-quality medical education, research, professional development and clinical engagement that strengthens health outcomes and supports a sustainable rural medical workforce.
The School is recognised for its strong partnerships with health services, practitioners and communities across regional Western Australia.
- About the opportunity
- Lead and deliver innovative medical education, clinical teaching, mentoring and student support across rural and remote clinical settings.
- Coordinate high-quality clinical learning experiences through collaboration with health services, rural practitioners, community organisations, universities and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to curriculum development, rural health research, scholarly activity and the advancement of rural training pathways that strengthen workforce capability across regional Western Australia.
About you
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience teaching, supervising or mentoring medical students, junior doctors and/or registrars, with a commitment to educational excellence and student success.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across health services, universities, practitioners and communities.
- Commitment to rural and remote healthcare, including improving rural medical education, workforce development and health outcomes for regional communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Indigenous health and culturally responsive practice within rural and regional settings.
Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Position description: PD [Senior Lecturer - Medical Coordinator (Esperance) [524709]. pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn. fortune@rcswa. edu. au
For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor at petrina. gomez@uwa. edu. au
The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates during the advertising period. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.
With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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The University of Western Australia offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where strategic thinkers can thrive. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous superannuation, and opportunities for growth within a prestigious institution dedicated to shaping the future of education and research.
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