Senior Lecturer (General Practice), School of Medicine
Description
Senior Lecturer (General Practice), School of Medicine
Fremantle Campus
Part time opportunity, (0.3 FTE) Continuing contract
- Friendly and collaborative environment
- Rewarding opportunity
- $137,639 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 National School of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that has been 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. The school also offers several postgraduate programs.
About the role
This Senior Lecturer in General Practice role provides academic support to the Discipline Head, General Practice, at the National School of Medicine, Fremantle Campus, and contributes to curriculum development, assessment, and teaching within the General Practice discipline in the Fremantle MD program.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality, research‑informed teaching for both rural and metropolitan placements within the General Practice discipline in the school.
- Work with the Discipline Head of General Practice to develop, revise, deliver, and assess the General Practice curriculum in the Fremantle MD program, and collaborate with stakeholders such as the Rural Clinical School to review placement quality.
- Support the Discipline Head of General Practice in supervising the general practice academic registrar as part of the RACGP Academic Registrar Program.
- Maintain and build relationships with general practitioners and General Practices that take students on placements.
- Assist with maintaining, managing, and recruiting clinical teachers and General Practice placements, including examiners for OSCEs.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- A doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing, with consideration given to teaching experience, research experience, professional or technical achievement, experience outside tertiary education along with a demonstrated record of scholarly and professional achievement in the discipline.
- A medical qualification registrable with AHPRA.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or an equivalent qualification.
- Current clinical practice as a general practitioner in Western Australia.
- Experience as a clinical teacher and/or supervisor working with medical students and/or junior doctors, along with experience in medical education, teaching, and assessment.
Benefits
- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
- 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: 11 March 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, [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.