The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Lecturer, (Back to Base Year 4), School of Medicine
Werribee
Part time opportunity, (0.2) Fixed term 1 year contract – must be available on a Wednesday.

• Promote excellence within the National School of Medicine.
• Join the Melbourne Clinical School in Werribee.

• $117,622 pa (level B) + 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 Lecturer (Back to Base – Year 4) is responsible for coordinating the MEDI6004 Back to Base program for Year 4 students at the Melbourne Clinical School.

This 0.2 FTE position requires availability on Wednesdays to support Year 4 Back to Base days and ensure the seamless delivery of medical education at the University of Notre Dame during these sessions.

The position reports to the Associate Dean, Melbourne Clinical School, for MCS-related responsibilities, and through them to the National Head of School, School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Back to Base (BTB) timetables for MEDI6004 and monitoring student attendance, coordinating with the Administration Officer at MCS, and the Associate Dean as required.
• Coordinate Back to Base days for MEDI6004 including sourcing and providing guidance to visiting expert lecturers at BTB.
• Undertake teaching duties at Back to Base sessions including Clinical skills teaching, supervising Short Case Tutorials, Journal Club and Clinical Debriefing Tutorials as well as conducting Grand Rounds for MEDI6004.
• Liaise with the relevant MCS Discipline Leaders to ensure the consistent delivery of the MEDI6004 Back to Base curriculum.
• Participating in OSCE planning and delivery, student assessment and examinations.
• Assist as directed by the Associate Dean, Melbourne Clinical School with other duties.

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.
• 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

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, Andrew Dean

[email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.