Senior Lecturer

• Deliver world-class innovative medical education and training with the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia at the Esperance site.
• Part-time (up to 0.3 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Clinical loading and remote allowances applicable.

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) is a network of 15 rural and remote sites across the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid-West, Goldfields, Great Southern and Southwest regions of Western Australia. It is a collaboration between UWA, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle and Curtin Medical School, operating as a unit within the UWA School of Medicine. The RCSWA is committed to providing quality teaching, research, professional development and clinical service in rural and remote settings.

About the opportunity

• Organise and teach RCSWA students, support preceptors and host practitioners, and liaise with local agencies to implement learning opportunities.
• Engage in research, service, or clinical skill development based on personal interests, with a commitment to improving rural health outcomes.
• Collaborate with local practitioners to develop educational programs and rural training pathways, contributing to both local and statewide RCSWA initiatives.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment marking and provide student mentoring.

About you

• Registered, or able to be registered with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Practice medicine in rural WA.
• Work in the Esperance RCSWA site and the ability to network with rural practitioners in the region.
• Demonstrated experience as a preceptor and/or supervisor of medical students and/or junior doctors or registrars.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practice of Indigenous health in rural and regional areas.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate, and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.  The successful applicant will reside in Esperance, WA.

Position description:  PD [Senior Lecturer (RCSWA)] [521414].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 31 October 2025

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.

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