The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Senior Lecturer (Student Matters Coordinator), School of Medicine
Sydney Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.5), Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level C from $142,864 + 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

The Student Matters Coordinator is the key liaison between medical students and the National School of Medicine to achieve optimal financial, social, and cultural outcomes. This role is based at the Sydney campus and responsible for students based in Sydney, the Rural Clinical Schools (RCS) in NSW and Melbourne. You will report to the National Head of Student Matters, Selection & Pathways in the National School of Medicine. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and oversee student support in Sydney, RCS and Melbourne.
• Facilitate effective and formal liaison between students and the School.
• Liaise between the relevant educational academics and the National Head of Student Matters, Selection & Pathways, in relation to matters regarding student welfare.
• Work with the Student Matters Coordinators across campuses and National Head of Student Matters, Selection & Pathways to provide back up and support.
• Participate in National selection processes.
• Provide teaching into the program.
• Support and contribute to relevant research and scholarship, including pastoral care, the student experience and student selection.
• Participate in relevant School committees.
• Assist with the development of and engagement with the School’s Alumni.
• Participate in information events, orientation, enrolment and other events and functions related to students, and pastoral care.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a medical or relevant degree registerable with AHPRA
• A PhD in a relevant discipline area or College Fellowship with equivalent experience or standing
• Proven ability to manage complex personal and professional issues and provide high quality pastoral care.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at Masters level or higher or in medical, health or professional practice-based education settings.
• Highly effective communication and negotiating skills.
• High level organisation and management skills.
• Proficiency with technology and learning and teaching programs.

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: 4 November 2025

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.