Senior Lecturer (Speciality Lead, Acute Care)
Curtin University
Location: Perth, WA, Australia
Salary: A$144,512-A$166,354 p/a + clinical load + super (pro‐rata)
Domain: Healthcare & Medical → Other
Work type: On-site
Posted: 1 day ago
Job reference: 1399842
Shape the future of Acute Care medical education in WACurtin Medical School is seeking an experienced and passionate clinician-educator to take on a key leadership role as Senior Lecturer and Specialty Lead (Acute Care) within our undergraduate MBBS program.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how Acute Care is taught across all five years of Western Australia's only undergraduate medical degree, ensuring graduates are well prepared to meet contemporary clinical, professional, and community needs.
Your new role
As the Clinical Specialist Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for your specialty, ensuring its high-quality representation across the MBBS curriculum. You will work closely with Domain Leads and Year Coordinators to lead curriculum review, development, assessment, and delivery.
You will identify and oversee adjunct academics who contribute to teaching, and provide leadership for "Back to Campus" programs in Years 4 and 5 focused on acute care topics. You will contribute to the development and oversight of written and OSCE assessments aligned with Acute Care learning outcomes.
This flexible, part-time opportunity suits a senior clinician with a strong interest in medical education who enjoys collaboration, leadership, and making a lasting impact on student learning.
In this role, you will
Teaching & Curriculum Development
* Lead comprehensive reviews of curriculum outcomes to ensure alignment with Australian Medical Council Graduate Outcomes relevant to Acute Care.
* Develop and implement curriculum enhancements that integrate Acute Care across all years of the MBBS.
* Approve specialty-specific curriculum content in collaboration with Domain Leads and Year Coordinators.
* Contribute to the design, delivery, and review of assessments, including written and OSCE assessments relevant to Acute Care.
* Deliver face-to-face and online teaching, and identify, recruit, and oversee adjunct and additional clinical educators as required.
* Provide oversight of Year 4 and 5 Back to Campus programs related to Acute Care.
* Monitor the impact of curriculum changes on student learning and performance, adjusting as needed to maintain excellence.
* Participate in Medical School committees related to clinical education.
* Engage in scholarly and evidence-based educational research where appropriate.
* Act as the first point of contact for academic queries related to your specialty.
Engagement & Representation
* Serve as Curtin Medical School's representative for your clinical discipline, responding to stakeholder and external body enquiries across all clinical teaching sites.
About you
You are a respected clinician with a passion for medical education and leadership. You bring credibility, collaboration, and a strong commitment to equity and community-focused healthcare.
* Medical degree with current unrestricted AHPRA registration
* A Fellowship or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for a teaching-focused clinical role)
* Extensive clinical experience in Acute Care
* Demonstrated excellence in teaching, supervising and mentoring medical students and junior doctors
* Strong leadership capability with experience in curriculum development or educational initiatives
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical professional practice
* Experience in curriculum quality improvement, assessment design, or accreditation processes
* Evidence of research in the field, with publications, presentations, or project involvement
* Interest in integrating research and evidence-based practice into teaching and curriculum design
Role Requirements
As this is a continuing contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
About the Team: Curtin Medical School
Curtin Medical School delivers Western Australia's only undergraduate MBBS, enrolling up to 120 students annually with a strong emphasis on equity, rural health, and Indigenous participation. Our future-focused curriculum is delivered through state-of-the-art clinical teaching and simulation facilities, supported by an extensive clinical education network.
* Health campuses in Midland and Kalgoorlie
* Membership in the Rural Clinical School of WA
* Strong partnerships with metropolitan and rural primary care and community providers
We are committed to producing future-ready doctors with strong primary care capability, leadership skills, and a commitment to serving diverse communities.
About Curtin University
Curtin University is a globally recognized institution with diverse campuses and a commitment to international engagement. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our Bentley campus offers facilities and benefits including healthcare, salary packaging, and staff discounts. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit the official staff pages.
Join Us
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and attach the following documents:
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and how your background meets the selection criteria.
If you have any queries, please contact Curtin Careers at CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1). Please note late applications or applications via email may not be considered. Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday 1 March 2026.
Curtin reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process or not to appoint at any time.
About Curtin University
West Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia
Education & Training
Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with a strong international presence.
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