Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training
Broome Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.2), Fixed-term contract until 31/12/2026 with high possibility of extension

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level B/C % super (pro-rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

The role reports to the KCRMT Foundation Years Coordinator who provides administrative oversight of the KCRMT pathway.  Key Responsibilities

• Teach in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum in the pre-clinical and/or clinical years of the KCRMT MD program in clinical and/or non-clinical settings/attachments.
• Support the development and delivery of Problem Based Learning (PBL), Clinical Skills and other relevant tutorials.
• Conduct tutorials, practical classes, labs, demonstrations, and clinical sessions.
• Provide academic pastoral care to the medical students in conjunction with the Foundation Years Coordinator (KCRMT), Clinical Years Coordinator (KCRMT) and the Head of Student Matters.
• Provide assistance with the development and implementation of student assessments, examinations and markings.
• Attendance at KCRMT, School of Medicine, and Broome campus meetings.
• Mentor medical students in rural and remote health research.
• Other duties as identified by the line manager, National Head of School or delegate.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Level B (Lecturer) - A Level B Academic Employee is expected to contribute to teaching and engage in scholarly, research, or professional activities relevant to their discipline, typically requiring a doctoral or master's qualification or equivalent. The role demands qualifications and experience recognised by the institution, including teaching, research, and other professional achievements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possession of a medical or professional health degree registrable with AHPRA is highly desirable.
• Possession of either a medical fellowship, or a PhD or a Master's with 5 years' experience.
• Experience in teaching within the Higher Education sector.
• Experience in delivering and developing tutor skills in medical education or at a tertiary institution.
• Understanding and ideally experience in applying Problem-Based Learning in a medical curriculum.
• Commitment to teaching medical students and providing pastoral care in clinical and/or non-clinical settings.
• Demonstrated leadership, management qualities, and a passion for Indigenous health and rural and remote health promotion.

Level C (Senior Lecturer) - A Level C Academic Employee is expected to significantly contribute to teaching, scholarship, research, and professional activities, typically requiring advanced qualifications or significant experience in their discipline. This role usually demands a doctoral qualification or equivalent, with a proven record of scholarly and professional achievements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess advanced qualifications and/or significant experience in the relevant discipline area, with a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Have experience in teaching within the Higher Education sector and in developing the skills of tutors in medical education or a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrate understanding and ideally experience in applying Problem-Based Learning in a medical curriculum.
• Show a commitment to teaching medical students in both clinical and non-clinical settings, with experience in providing pastoral care.
• Exhibit strong leadership and management qualities.
• Display a passion for Indigenous health and rural and remote health promotion.

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: 6 November 2025

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 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,

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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