Associate Professor/Professor

National Head of Rural Clinical Schools (Level D/E), School of Medicine 
Based Lithgow, NSW

Fixed Term Contract to 31/12/2026

• Rewarding opportunity  
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• From $170,917 pa (Level D % superannuation + relocation allowance
• $218,599 pa (Level E % superannuation + relocation allowance

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.

The position is a National role in the National School of Medicine, to oversee the Rural Clinical Schools and rural experiences. The position is a senior leadership role that reports to the Dean of Medicine.

• Provide managerial leadership to the rural clinical schools of the Sydney Campus and the Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT) in Broome including: managing clinical placements and

staff; stakeholder consultation; negotiating contracts; reporting requirements and agreements in close collaboration with the Dean of Medicine

• Participation in budget management in collaboration with the Dean of Medicine and the School Manager
• Oversee collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including the Rural Clinical School of WA(RCSWA)
• Provide leadership, strategic direction and manage operational matters related to rural health within the School.
• Contribute to admissions processes relevant to rural targets and strategies to attract rural applicants.
• Represent the School at local and national levels in matters pertaining to rural health and rural workforce development.
• Contribute to the development of the rural medical curriculum and student immersion experiences in collaboration with the National Head of Medical Education and Innovation and other academic staff
• Provide teaching into the MD program or other programs offered at the National School of Medicine. 

Level D (Associate Professor)

A Level D Academic Employee will normally have the same skill base as a Level C Academic Employee. In addition there is a requirement for academic excellence which may be evidenced by an outstanding contribution to teaching and/or research and/or the profession. A Level D Academic Employee is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area and play a significant role within their profession or discipline. An Academic Employee at this level may be appointed in recognition of distinction in their disciplinary area

Level E (Professor)

A Level E Academic Employee is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the Academic discipline within the department or other comparable organisational unit, within the institution and within the community, both scholarly and general. A Level E Academic Employee will have the same skill base as a Level D Academic Employee but will be recognised as a leading authority in the relevant discipline area.

Skills & Experience

• Possession of a Medical degree registerable with AHPRA
• A PhD in a relevant discipline area or College Fellowship with equivalent experience or standing.
• Experience in teaching at Masters level or higher, or teaching in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in rural health and medical education.
• Proven ability to lead complex and dynamic teams within the higher education or health service sector
• Advanced and highly effective communication and negotiating skills
• High level organisation and management skills
• Proficiency with managing budgets, technology and learning and teaching programs

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 1 December 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.

Please direct your queries regarding this role to

Talent Acquisition - Janette Tam, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.