Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (EF), Phase Coordinator- Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Part Time; 7 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term Until 30 June 2027

Remuneration: Academic Level B or Level C (127 K – $178 K pro rata) – based on experience + 17% Super + Clinical Loading

Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. This is an onsite position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

About UNSW: UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters: The Phase Coordinator, Rural (Education Focussed) plays a key role in delivering and coordinating a designated phase of the undergraduate medicine program at a rural campus, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, student immersion and locally relevant rural medical education. The role works collaboratively across UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses, the Faculty and local health partners to support curriculum delivery, student experience and rurally focused educational initiatives.

At Lecturer (Level B): The role focuses on teaching delivery, coordination of learning activities and placements, student supervision and assessment, and contribution to phase planning and locally relevant teaching innovation.

At Senior Lecturer (Level C): The role provides leadership in teaching excellence, curriculum coordination and development, with responsibility for advancing rurally focused content, driving innovation in teaching practice, and providing expert advice and guidance to students and colleagues. Reporting to the Director of Medical Education at the relevant rural campus, the position has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• At Level B: A BMedMD, MBBS (or equivalent medical degree), and Fellowship of a Specialist Medical College (including but not limited to ACEM, ACRRM, RACP, RACGP, RANZCOG, RACS), and currency of medical registration in New South Wales. Evidence and maintenance of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and professional accreditation requirements. Proficiency in teaching demonstrated in a particular field of clinical medicine, and a commitment to high quality teaching with a passion for rural medical education. Demonstrated experience in supervising and coordinating clinical education teaching programs, student assessment and examinations, including using educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• At Level C (in addition to Level B): Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a record of solid achievement contributing to administration and collaborating in academic and/or professional environments. Expertise within a relevant sub-disciplinary area, including module convenorship and committee work.

Benefits And Culture: UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a range of UNSW perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How To Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered.

Pre-Employment Checks: Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These checks may include:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get In Touch: Aarti a.aarti@unsw.edu.au Talent Acquisition Associate. Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above. UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.