The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine
Wagga Wagga Clinical School
Part time opportunity, (0.1 FTE) Fixed term 1 year contract

• Inspire the next generation of medical leaders.
• Join the Wagga Wagga Clinical School.
• $142,864 pa (level C) + 14.5% superannuation (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 school

The School of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that is fully accredited by the Australian Medical Council of Australia and is highly ranked by graduates in national surveys. Key features include a focus on small group teaching and problem-based learning, combined with rich clinical experiences across the entire program.

About the role

The School of Medicine seeks a Senior Lecturer to join the Wagga Wagga Clinical School. Reporting to the Head of Clinical School, Wagga Wagga, the role will provide leadership in clinical teaching, research, and academic activities.

A Level C Academic Employee is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An Academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in the design, coordination, and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, workshops, clinical/studio sessions, and field excursions.
• Lead curriculum development and unit coordination to ensure high-quality learning outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor honours, postgraduate coursework, and higher degree research students.
• Conduct and lead research programs, making significant contributions through publications, grants, and collaborative projects.
• Lead and participate in professional and scholarly activities relevant to the discipline
• Provide academic leadership in student consultation, assessment, and moderation.
• Undertake significant administrative responsibilities, including leadership roles on committees and contribution to strategic planning at school and faculty levels.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a Medical qualification.
• Registered with AHPRA and a Fellowship of a relevant professional body or significant progress towards.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level or higher in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings.

• Demonstrated scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant field
• Proven teaching experience at tertiary level, including curriculum development and delivery.
• Demonstrated research experience and outputs, including scholarly publications and/or creative or professional practice.
• Relevant professional, technical, or industry experience, including experience outside the tertiary education sector where applicable.
• An understanding of the Objects of the University and its Values in the provision of medical education within the context of Catholic Healthcare and University Education.

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

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

Applications closing date: 5 January 2026

Shortlisting to start immediately after application closing date.

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 general queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

For academic queries only please contact Associate Professor, Joseph Suttie

[email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.