Senior Lecturer in Medical Education

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Academic Level C | $138,124 - $158,885 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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College of Medicine and Public Health 

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As Clinical Practice Lead, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning across health and medical education, with a focus on competency-based assessment and clinical integration. This leadership role supports curriculum innovation, educator development, and quality assurance aligned with Flinders University's strategic goals.

• Lead development and implementation of competency-based assessments.

• Deliver and coordinate engaging, student-centred teaching in clinical education.

• Support Work Integrated Learning and curriculum renewal across programs.

• Provide educational leadership and contribute to accreditation and service activities.

About You

You are a qualified health professional and experienced educator with a passion for clinical teaching and assessment. With a strong foundation in pedagogical practice and leadership, you bring innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to student success.

• PhD or equivalent in a health-related field and AHPRA registration.

• Proven excellence in tertiary teaching and curriculum coordination.

• Experience in competency-based assessment and clinical education.

• Strong communication and leadership across academic and professional domains.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Karen Lower

Certification

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.