At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality medical education and coordinate undergraduate medicine programs in a rural setting.
- Company: Join UNSW, a leading university committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career development, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Flexible work options and a supportive environment for diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on rural health education while fostering student engagement.
- Qualifications: Medical degree and teaching experience required; leadership skills for senior roles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This Job is based in Australia. This is a part-time position located in Albury, NSW, with an employment type of 3.5 hours per week on a fixed term until 30th June 2027. The remuneration is at Academic Level B or Level C ($133,065 - $161,619 pro rata) based on experience, plus 17% Super and Clinical Loading. This is an onsite position, and visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Education Focussed) – Phase Coordinator, Rural is responsible for delivering high-quality medical education and coordinating a designated phase of the undergraduate medicine program at the identified Rural Clinical Campus. The role supports student learning, clinical placements, assessment, and curriculum delivery, while fostering strong partnerships with Local Health Districts, Primary Health Networks, and faculty colleagues to enhance rural medical education and student engagement in the local rural medical and health environment.
At Lecturer (Level B), the role focuses on teaching excellence, phase coordination, student support and assessment, curriculum delivery, and collaboration with clinical and community partners. The role contributes to the development of rurally focused learning activities and supports local research and student projects. 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 identified rural campus, the position has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required
- 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 by experience 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.
- Proven record of achievement and excellence in teaching and supervision at undergraduate level with a strong commitment to rural health education.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
Benefits And Culture
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora 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 the Christmas period, and discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
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.
Qualifications
A current Working with Children Check, Qualifications Check & Criminal Check is a condition of employment essential for this position, and other pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: entitlement to work and ID checks, completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration, employment history and reference checks, financial responsibility assessments/checks, and medical checks and assessments. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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.
Position Description Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 14 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time.
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