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Level C $140,127 to $161,145 (pro rata) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation & clinical loading applies.

Fixed term contract February-July 2027 @ 0.2 FTE

The Adelaide Medical School provides and innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment.  We are seeking to appoint a level C Academic in the Discipline of Medicine, working cooperatively with the Endocrinology and Metabolism unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). The position will initially be for a 17-month period at 0.2 FTE with the opportunity to extend.

The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), contributing to the care of adults with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) and provide leadership in teaching and research for the Adelaide Medical School.

The appointee will report to the Medicine Discipline Lead, Adelaide Medical School, as the nominees of the Dean of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences in respect of teaching and research related activities and the key responsibilities for the University of Adelaide (outlined below), and to the Head of the Endocrinology and Metabolism unit, as the nominee of the CEO, CALHN in respect of clinical duties and the key responsibilities for CALHN (outlined below).

Key responsibilities for The University of Adelaide will broadly include:

• Provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and evaluation in Endocrine and Metabolism.
• Continuous improvement in student evaluations of learning and teaching at CALHN
• Evidence of innovation in learning and teaching
• Provide supervision and teaching of medical students on clinical placement with RAH Endocrine & Metabolic Unit (including wards rounds, outpatient clinics and informal tutorials).
• Involvement, as feasible, in research into inborn errors of metabolism and improvements in the management of  these conditions
• Assist the Dean of Medicine, as required with Meeting faculty and University targets as defined by the strategic plan
• Facilitating productivity and professional development of staff in the Adelaide Medical School

Key responsibilities for the Central Adelaide Local Health Network under these broad responsibilities shall include:

Clinical Delivery

• Care of adults with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Outpatient sessions held at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Participation in on call roster for the metabolic service
• Clinical administration

To be successful you will need:

• Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA
• To be a Fellow of the Australasian College of Physicians
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students.
• Training and experience in the management of patients with IEM 
• Evidence of successful administration experience and leadership

*This position requires a valid Working with Children and National Police Check.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 23 November 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

The University of Adelaide

Professor Josephine Thomas
Dean and Head of School, Adelaide Medical School
 

CALHN:

Professor David Torpy
Head of Unit, Endocrinology, Royal Adelaide Hospital
 

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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