The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Lecturer (Clinical Nurse Specialist), School of Medicine
Sydney Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.2), fixed-term 1 year contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level B from $117,622 + 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 Head of Melbourne Clinical School you will provide expert clinical, technical, and organisational support for procedural-skills and simulation-based teaching of third- and fourth-year medical students. You will ensure the effective setup and operation of teaching equipment to support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and maintain equipment and consumables for procedural-skills teaching sessions
• Ensure all manikins, models, and clinical aids are functional, clean, and appropriately stored.
• Provide clinical and technical assistance during teaching sessions, supporting academic and clinician educators.
• Demonstrate or assist in demonstrating procedural skills under supervision of teaching staff.
• Serve as an active member of the OSCE Working Group responsible for planning and implementing clinical examinations.
• Assist in the logistical preparation of OSCE stations, including setup of equipment, consumables, and environmental layout.
• Coordinate station turnover and maintain examination integrity throughout OSCE sessions.
• Liaise with academic staff, examiners, and administrative officers regarding scheduling and station requirements.
• Contribute to post-OSCE review and evaluation processes.
• Maintain a current inventory of all simulation and teaching resources.
• Monitor equipment function and organise repairs, servicing, and consumable replacement.
• Collaborate with suppliers and biomedical staff regarding equipment upgrades and procurement.
• Work collaboratively within the medical-education and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to quality-improvement activities and the development of innovative educational practices.
• Maintain clinical competence relevant to teaching scope.
• Support and model professional standards consistent with the organisation’s values and policies.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Hold an MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• Completion of a PhD or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Experience in medical education and clinical practice
• Experience with and a high level of pastoral care to students.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, teaching in the context of the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia Qualifications & Experience
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.

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: 11 December 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.