Senior Lecturer: General Practice at University of Wollongong

Gwynneville, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

167785.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Education, Medical Education, Curriculum Development, Assessment Development, General Practice, Rural Generalist, Teaching, Mentoring, Scholarship, Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Responsibilities, Cultural Respect

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Fixed Term, part time appointment (to 31 December 2027, 14 hours per week, 0.4FTE) Clinical Loading (if eligible) Level C: $148,771 - $167,785 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation The position may be based at the Wollongong, Shoalhaven, or Southern Highlands campus, with some face-to-face teaching and assessment activities required across all campuses. The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations. The Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) is committed to engaging with and responding to the health and workforce needs of our local, regional, and rural communities. Our goal is to improve health and wellbeing through excellence in medical education and meaningful, community-focused research. Our graduates become skilled, compassionate practitioners committed to improving healthcare, especially in regional, rural, and remote communities. Our research and teaching tackle health inequities, strengthen wellbeing in underserved areas, and support Indigenous-led initiatives shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities. About the role In this teaching intensive role you will work with the Discipline Leader: General Practice to provide contemporary education in the discipline of General Practice across the University of Wollongong Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This includes curriculum (review, development, documentation) and contribution to teaching as well as contribution to assessment content development. This position will support the integration of General Practice discipline-specific teaching across all Phases of the medical program. The position holder will also draw on their clinical and education networks to broaden opportunities for medical student teaching, either within their workplace/location, or across the Graduate School of Medicine’s network of rural and regional partner health care facilities across the state. About you You are a qualified medical graduate eligible for unrestricted specialist registration as a General Practitioner of Rural Generalist in Australia. Your background includes delivering high quality clinical and medical education, with experience in curriculum and assessment development within a medical training environment. You are comfortable contributing to leadership and administrative responsibilities and working across a distributed education network. You bring a collaborative approach to teaching and mentoring, alongside strong interpersonal skills and experience contributing to research and scholarship. A commitment to ongoing professional development, culturally respectful practice, and inclusive learning environments is central to how you work with students, colleagues, and communities. Special job requirements Maintain unrestricted specialist registration as a General Practitioner or Rural Generalist. Current or anticipated appointment as a General Practitioner in one of GSM’s rural or regional campus locations (Wollongong, Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands). As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015) https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description How to Apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application. For further information about this position, please contact Professor Andrew Bonney, Academic Lead, General Practice on + 61 2 4221 5473 or via email: abonney@uow.edu.au Position description Closing date: Sunday 22 March 2026, 11:55 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally. The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

Responsibilities

This teaching-intensive role involves working with the Discipline Leader to deliver contemporary education in General Practice across the Doctor of Medicine program, including curriculum review, development, and assessment content creation. The position holder will also expand opportunities for medical student teaching through clinical and education networks, particularly in rural and regional facilities.