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Lecturer (EF) Rural - Wagga Wagga
UNSW Rural brings world-class medical education to rural and regional Australia, delivering the full 6-year medical course at our rural campuses across several locations. Face-to-face teaching is critical to rural program delivery as students build strong relationships with and benefit from more personal interaction with clinicians and other academics and become a part of the local medical community. UNSW’s program has strongly supported the aims of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program for over 25-years, delivering excellence in rural medical education and student experience.
Details of the role
UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students.
The role of Lecturer, Rural will be committed to high quality teaching with a demonstrated interest in local rural medical education, health issues and projects. This position holder will make a significant contribution to the undergraduate medical education program at the campus, with a strong focus on the application of ‘Basic Sciences in Clinical Medicine’ and/or ‘Multidisciplinary Care and Clinical Skills Techniques and application’.
The role combines hands‑on teaching with opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation, student mentoring and locally grounded research initiatives. You will build strong collaborative relationships across UNSW Rural campuses and health networks, while supporting students to develop clinical competence, teamwork capability and an understanding of rural health contexts.
The position of Lecturer reports to the Director of Medical Education at the Wagga Wagga campus and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required
UNSW Benefits And Culture
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. A current Working with Children Check is a requirement of this role.
Other pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
How To Apply
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact:
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 10th May before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Lecturer (EF) Rural - Wagga Wagga
- Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)
- Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2027
- Remuneration: $127,947 base pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation, leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
UNSW Rural brings world-class medical education to rural and regional Australia, delivering the full 6-year medical course at our rural campuses across several locations. Face-to-face teaching is critical to rural program delivery as students build strong relationships with and benefit from more personal interaction with clinicians and other academics and become a part of the local medical community. UNSW’s program has strongly supported the aims of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program for over 25-years, delivering excellence in rural medical education and student experience.
Details of the role
UNSW’s Education Focussed (EF) roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students.
The role of Lecturer, Rural will be committed to high quality teaching with a demonstrated interest in local rural medical education, health issues and projects. This position holder will make a significant contribution to the undergraduate medical education program at the campus, with a strong focus on the application of ‘Basic Sciences in Clinical Medicine’ and/or ‘Multidisciplinary Care and Clinical Skills Techniques and application’.
The role combines hands‑on teaching with opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation, student mentoring and locally grounded research initiatives. You will build strong collaborative relationships across UNSW Rural campuses and health networks, while supporting students to develop clinical competence, teamwork capability and an understanding of rural health contexts.
The position of Lecturer reports to the Director of Medical Education at the Wagga Wagga campus and has no direct reports.
Some Key Skills Required
- A PhD in a relevant medical sciences field or health discipline with subsequent relevant work experience and professional expertise.
- Evidence and maintenance of professional development in pedagogy, disciplinary knowledge, and professional accreditation requirements.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness in biomedical sciences and laboratory procedure, and a strong commitment to rurally focused teaching.
- Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in laboratory management, set‑up and use of equipment, and maintenance including regulatory compliance and safety management.
- Demonstrated experience in large and small group teaching.
- Develop and pursue local research initiatives and supervise Independent Learning Project (ILP) students, as appropriate.
UNSW Benefits And Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. A current Working with Children Check is a requirement of this role.
Other pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
How To Apply
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact:
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 10th May before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Salary : $127,947