Professor (Head of Clinical Years), School of Medicine

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The University of Notre Dame Australia Full time $218,000 per year

Professor (Head of Clinical Years), School of Medicine
Sydney Campus
Part-time opportunity , Continuing contract

  • Friendly and collaborative work environment
  • Rewarding opportunity offering career development
  • Level E from $218, % 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

Reporting to the Deputy National Head of School, this role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Clinical Years in the Sydney Doctor of Medicine MD program. You will support the delivery of the Clinical Years, including specific management oversight of the Clinical Schools associated with the Sydney Campus and facilitates effective collaboration of Clinical Schools of the Sydney MD program.Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the delivery of the MD program curriculum for Year 3 and 4 Clinical Years.
  • Facilitate schools participation in evaluation and ongoing improvement of the MD program curriculum.
  • Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operational matters of the Clinical Schools, including:

academic and administrative staff matters, including adjunct appointments

negotiating contracts and agreements as required

input into operational budgets

stakeholder consultation and liaison

negotiating and coordinating clinical placements

sustained contribution to the professional development of other staff

  • Manage the student allocation to Clinical Schools for Years 3 and 4 with the Clinical Placements Coordinator and elective learning period placements.
  • Coordinate Clinical School participation in quality processes and liaise with relevant health department, Governments, and private jurisdictions. 
  • Provide support in student matters, pastoral care and monitoring academic progress; and facilitating student access to university services.
  • Chair the Heads of Clinical School Committee, and other committees and working groups.
  • Ensure significant external engagement with the community and discipline/profession.
Qualifications, skills & experience
  • Possession of a medical qualification registrable with AHPRA and either: a PhD or a Fellowship of a relevant professional body; and a Masters level qualification in a relevant field with at least 5 years teaching experience in the Higher Education Sector.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in medical education, clinical practice and negotiating with health service.
  • Demonstrated experience with leading and managing teams within complex organisational structures.
  • Demonstrated experience of a high level of pastoral care to students.
  • Strong people management, excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • 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: 28 October 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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