Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer (Coordinator Student Matters), Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training
Broome Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.5), Fixed-term contract ending 31/12/2026 with possibility of extension

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level from % super (pro-rata) + remote benefits

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 National Head of Student Matters in the National School of Medicine you will be responsible for the (KCRMT) students. You will act as the key liaison between medical students and the School of Medicine to achieve optimal financial, social, and cultural outcomes.Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and oversee student support, addressing the different factors, which may be impacting their academic progress; triaging and referral to support services (internal and external) as appropriate.
• Facilitate effective and formal liaison between students and the School, including the relationship with student associations; facilitate student access to Student Services, academic and other support services.
• Advise the National Head of Student Matters in relation to student issues including requests for transfer into, from or within the School, applications for extended leave, and other matters related to student welfare, progress or fitness to practice; student breaches of the Code of Conduct and disciplinary matters and maintenance of secure confidential School records.
• Liaise between the relevant educational academics and the National Head of Student Matters, in relation to matters regarding student welfare.
• Work with the Student Matters Coordinators across campuses and National Head of Student Matters to provide back up and support.
• Participate in National selection processes.
• Provide teaching into the program.
• Support and contribute to relevant research and scholarship, including pastoral care, the student experience and student selection.
• Participate in relevant School committees.
• Assist the with the development of and engagement with the School's Alumni.
• Participate in information events, orientation, enrolment and other events and functions related to students, and pastoral care.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Level B (Lecturer)

A Level B Academic Employee is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.  A Level B Academic Employee will have qualifications and/or experience recognised by the institution as appropriate for the relevant discipline area. In many cases a position at this level will require a doctoral or masters qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing. In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard is had to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or technical achievement

• Possession of a Medical, Clinical Psychology or other health discipline degree.
• Proven ability to manage complex personal and professional issues and provide high quality pastoral care.
• Experience in teaching at master's level or higher, or in medical, health or professional practice-based education setting (desirable).
• Highly effective communication and negotiating skills.
• High level organisation and management skills.
• Proficiency with technology and learning and teaching programs.

Level C (Senior Lecturer)

A Level C Academic Employee is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An Academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.   A Level C Academic Employee will normally have advanced qualifications and/or recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area. A position at this level will normally require a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing. In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard will be had to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or technical achievement. In addition, a position at this level will normally require a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant discipline area.

• Possession of a Medical, Clinical Psychology or other health discipline degree.
• Demonstrated track record in managing complex personal and professional issues and provide high quality pastoral care.
• Experience in teaching at master's level or higher, or in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings (desirable).
• Advanced communication and negotiating skills.
• High level organisation and management skills.
• Expertise with technology and learning and teaching programs.

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: 02 September 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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