Associate Professor of General Practice and Primary Care

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we know that great education begins with great people.

We're seeking an exceptional academic and clinician to take a leading role in shaping the next generation of doctors as Associate Professor, General Practice and Primary Care within our School of Medicine and Dentistry.

This is your opportunity to bring together your clinical expertise, academic insight, and leadership experience to make a real and lasting impact on students, communities, and the future of healthcare.

About the Role
As the Associate Professor, you will play a key leadership role in advancing teaching, research, and engagement in general practice and primary health care. You will:

• Lead curriculum design, teaching, and assessment within our graduate-entry medical program
• Strengthen and expand general practice and primary care research
• Mentor and support junior staff and students
• Contribute to shaping a healthcare workforce that is competent, compassionate, and community-focused.

This is a continuing full-time role based at our vibrant Gold Coast location. Flexibility for a job-share arrangement (e.g. 0.6/0.4 FTE or 0.5 FTE x 2) to accommodate clinical commitments can be negotiated.

As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Associate Professor (Level D) range $167,008 - $183,992 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $195,400 - $215,271 per annum.

We're seeking a leader who combines clinical excellence with a passion for education and research. You'll bring:

• A primary medical qualification and fellowship with FRACGP, FACRRM, or equivalent
• Unconditional registration as a Specialist in General Practice with AHPRA
• A doctoral or master's qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and / or professional fellowship.
• A track record in clinical general practice, curriculum development, and teaching in a medical or health program
• A collaborative mindset, leadership skills, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student success and health equity.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Niru Nirthanan, Dean of Medicine via email at: [email protected] or by phone on

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.