Description Continuing Contingent *, part time appointment (2 years, 7 hours per week, 0.2 FTE) Level C: $148,771 - $167,785 (pro-rata) 17% Superannuation Clinical Loading (if eligible) Grafton Base Hospital location The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations. The Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) is committed to engaging with and responding to the health and workforce needs of our local, regional, and rural communities. Our goal is to improve health and wellbeing through excellence in medical education and meaningful, community-focused research. Our graduates become skilled, compassionate practitioners committed to improving healthcare, especially in regional, rural, and remote communities. Our research and teaching tackle health inequities, strengthen wellbeing in underserved areas, and support Indigenous-led initiatives shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities. About the role We are seeking a teaching focused academic to lead the academic coordination of clinical rotations for Phase 2 of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program, the first year of immersive clinical placements for medical students. You’ll work closely with Grafton Base Hospital senior leadership, University of Wollongong students, Phase 2 Chairs, clinical discipline leads, Co Subject Coordinators, and hospital and academic staff to coordinate teaching, learning, and assessment activities within the hospital setting. Alongside coordination responsibilities, the role offers opportunities for broader academic engagement, including discipline specific teaching, curriculum review and development, contribution to assessment processes, and evaluation activities. Drawing on your clinical and education networks, you’ll help expand medical student teaching opportunities within Grafton Base Hospital and across the Graduate School of Medicine’s rural and regional partner network. You’ll also collaborate with University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) colleagues to support the delivery of the North Coast Medical Education Collaboration (NCMEC). About you You are a registered clinical specialist at Grafton Base Hospital and a qualified medical graduate eligible for unrestricted specialist registration in NSW. You have experience teaching medical students at different stages and contributing to curriculum and assessment activities. The role requires the capacity to undertake leadership and administrative responsibilities in both clinical and academic settings, as well as a demonstrated commitment to professional practice and continuing professional development. Strong collaboration and mentoring skills are expected, along with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students across distributed teams. Special job requirements This position requires the incumbent to reside rurally in an a Modified Monash Model: (MM2) region https://www.health.gov.au/topics/rural-health-workforce/classifications/mmm and hold a current registered clinical specialist appointment at Grafton Base hospital, with unrestricted registration as a medical practitioner in NSW. As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015) https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015 This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description How to apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application. For further information about this position, please contact Professor Monica Moran, Associate Head of School: Rural Medicine via email: mmoran@uow.edu.au Position description Closing date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11:55 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. *Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 21 of the University of Wollongong (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency. The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.