Senior Lecturer, Education Focused, Year One Medicine Coordinator, Dubbo at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

156103.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Design, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Research, Leadership, Supervision, Pedagogical Practices, Student Support, Compliance, Health Education, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Education, Team Coordination, Rural Health, Anatomy, Pharmacology

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full-time, fixed term until December 2026 (with the possibility of extension subject to funding) Exciting leadership opportunity to support the School of Rural Health Doctor of Medicine program located in Dubbo, NSW Base salary of $156,103 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 years. In 2022, The University of Sydney commenced delivery of its four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program in two streams: a Metropolitan stream based on the University’s Camperdown campus in Sydney, and a Dubbo stream based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo. We have a position available for a Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused) – Year One Medicine Coordinator who will undertake a range of duties related to the implementation of the curriculum as well as teaching and learning activities for Year One in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program (Dubbo Stream). This position will have a supervision and leadership role in the Program including coordination and management of academic staff and tutors within the portfolio. The Year One program comprises a foundational block that includes an introduction to infection and immunity, and eight system-based blocks: Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Sexual Health, Nephrology and Urology, Gastroenterology, and Neurosciences. The Senior Lecturer will undertake academic teaching in at least one of the preclinical fields listed below: Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (preferred) Pharmacology (preferred) Biochemistry Human genetics Immunology and Microbiology Pathology Physiology The metropolitan and Dubbo streams share teaching materials, including a comprehensive set of online lecture modules. The delivery of the Anatomy curriculum in Sydney retains the use of human cadaver prosections, whereas in Dubbo, only high-fidelity models and sophistical visual technology are used. This position is located at Dubbo. Limited travel between rural and metropolitan sites is a requirement of this position and therefore a driver’s license is required. Some out-of-hours work is also required of this role. The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty in the University and contains seven academic schools https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/ Sydney Medical School is one of these and includes both metropolitan and rural Clinical Schools https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/schools/sydney-medical-school.html, including the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange). Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional center that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home to Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120, 000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centers. For more information on Dubbo and surrounds, see https://dubbo.com.au/. The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study, work, and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university. Your key responsibilities: contribute to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes engages in pedagogical and/or scholarship and applies learnings for improved student outcomes actively contributes to the research, education and administrative activities of the discipline/School/Faculty provide academic oversight and leadership of the Year One component of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program at Dubbo contributes to the strategic direction of the University lead and manage staff/tutors support pastoral care needs of students at the Clinical School fulfill Governance and Compliance requirements of the Sydney Medical Program Doctor of Medicine and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program/Murray Darling Medical Schools Program Parameters support the orientation and induction of students and staff to the area. About you relevant qualifications outlined in the position description including a Bachelor or Higher Degree in a biomedical sciences field, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Doctor of Medicine (MD) /Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from a recognised tertiary institution minimum of 4 years post primary medical/biomedical sciences qualification or master's level qualification in a related field or PhD in a related field demonstrated excellence in research or scholarly activities relevant to educational design and practice deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by leading team teaching within an established medical program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings demonstrated success in supporting the academic endeavor from curriculum design to engaging in research/scholarship and providing a student enabling environment significant experience in supervising others and coordinating team activities demonstrated applied understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices in the discipline demonstrated capacity to lead educational activities to successful outcomes demonstrable understanding of and commitment to rural health National Police Check current driver’s license. Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 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How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via tuana.sanders@sydney.edu.au or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant, by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 04 November 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Lecturer will oversee the Year One component of the Doctor of Medicine Program, focusing on curriculum implementation and teaching activities. This role includes leadership and management of academic staff and tutors, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for students.