Associate Lecturer – Academic Clinical Coordinator

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Technology Sydney invites applications for the Associate Lecturer - Academic Clinical Coordinator role in the Greater Sydney Area. This full-time, on-site position coordinates clinical education activities, schedules placements, liaises with clinical partners, and ensures alignment between clinical experiences and academic requirements.

You will teach and mentor students in clinical settings, provide guidance, feedback, and supervision to support safe, effective practice, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline and eligibility for professional registration (where applicable).
• Experience in clinical education coordination, including organizing placements and supervising students.
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring capabilities with diverse learners.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with colleagues, students and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of quality assurance, risk management and compliance in clinical education.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, social impact and sustainability in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support clinical education activities and scheduling of placements.
• Liaise with clinical partners to ensure alignment between clinical experiences and academic requirements.
• Teach and mentor students in clinical settings with guidance, feedback and supervision.
• Collaborate with academic staff and external stakeholders to maintain quality standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and participate in administrative duties and policy adherence.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives across clinical programs.

Skills

Teaching capabilities

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal communication

Quality assurance knowledge

Curriculum development (desirable)

Education

Health-related degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Company Description

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a leading university of technology located in the heart of Sydney's innovation precinct. With more than 50,000 students, UTS is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is recognized as a successful partner for research, industry, and business. The university is strongly committed to social impact and sustainability, building creative and innovative learning and research environments with deep connections to local, national, and global communities. UTS promotes responsible engagement, including clear social media guidelines for staff and students, and operates under CRICOS: 00099F and TEQSA: PRV12060.

Role Description

The Associate Lecturer - Academic Clinical Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Sydney Area. This position coordinates and supports clinical education activities, including scheduling placements, liaising with clinical partners, and ensuring alignment between clinical experiences and academic requirements. The role involves teaching and supporting students in clinical settings, providing guidance, feedback, and supervision to facilitate safe, effective practice. The Academic Clinical Coordinator collaborates with academic staff and external stakeholders to maintain quality standards, monitor student progress, and contribute to curriculum development related to clinical education. The role also requires participation in administrative duties, adherence to university policies and social media guidelines, and engagement in continuous improvement initiatives across clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline and eligibility for professional registration (where applicable).
• Experience in clinical education coordination, including organizing placements, supervising students, and working with clinical partners.
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support diverse learners in academic and clinical environments.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including attention to detail, time management, and use of digital tools for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of quality assurance, risk management, and compliance requirements in clinical education settings.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, social impact, and sustainability in higher education and clinical practice.
• Desirable: Experience in curriculum development, educational research, and familiarity with UTS or similar university systems and guidelines.