The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Associate Professor (Head of Clinical Years), School of Medicine – Internal Only
Fremantle Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.5), Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level D from $165,733 + 14.50% super (pro-rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

Reporting to the Deputy Head of School you will oversee the delivery of the Clinical Years in the Fremantle Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. You will support the consistent delivery of the Clinical Years of the MD program, including specific management oversight of the Clinical Placements associated with the Fremantle and Broome Campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the consistent delivery of the MD program curriculum for Year 3 and 4 (Clinical Years) in conjunction with the Discipline and Domain Heads, and the Head of Clinical Years (Sydney), working closely with the National Head of Medical Education and Innovation.
• Work closely with the Assessment Team to facilitate the Discipline Heads’ contribution to assessment.
• Facilitate Clinical School participation in evaluation and ongoing improvement of the MD program curriculum in collaboration with relevant School staff.
• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day operational matters of the Clinical placements, including: Academic and administrative staff matters, including adjunct appointments, negotiating contracts and agreements as required, developing operational budgets, stakeholder consultation and liaison, negotiating and coordinating clinical placements and sustained contribution to the professional development of other staff.
• Manage the student allocation to placements for Years 3 and 4 and elective learning period placements with the Clinical Placements Coordinator.
• Management of staff including supervision, professional development, workload and leave management.
• Coordinate Clinical School participation in quality processes and liaise with relevant health department, Governments, and private jurisdictions. 
• Provide support in student matters, pastoral care and monitoring academic progress; and facilitating student access to university services in conjunction with Deputy Head of Student Matters.
• Chair the Clinical Committee and is a member of other committees and working groups as required.
• Contribute to the governance, management, and leadership of School.
•  Ensure significant external engagement with the community and discipline/profession.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a medical degree registrable with AHPRA and: a PhD or a Fellowship of a relevant professional body and current clinical practice
• Demonstrated experience in medical education, clinical practice and negotiating with health services.
• Experience of managing within complex organisational structures.
• Demonstrated experience of a high level of pastoral care to students.
• Experience in teaching at Masters level or higher or in medical professional practice based education settings.
• Demonstrated competence and experience in budget, people, and facilities management (desirable).
• Strong people management, excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.
• Computer literacy with standard office programs and use of relevant digital technology

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 6 February 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.