Clinical Education Coordinator

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking a professional to deliver an inclusive, culturally responsive placement experience for equity students at AU Health Clinics (Elizabeth). The role requires clinical leadership, mentoring, and the development of supportive learning environments to help diverse student groups succeed in clinical placements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with university staff, health industry professionals, and community groups, ensuring safe and effective student

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical leadership and supervising university students on placement.
• Experience in contemporary healthcare practice.
• Experience in developing culturally safe and inclusive resources.
• Strong written communication, problem-solving, analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, verbal and organisational skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Experience in coordinating projects and managing milestones using information systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement frameworks to support equity students in clinical placements.
• Provide mentoring and educator capability building for staff and partners.
• Create safe, supportive learning environments aligned with health determinants of care.
• Collaborate with university staff, students, health professionals, and community groups to support placement experiences.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervising students

Written communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Administrative information systems

Job description

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based in the Adelaide University Health Clinics - Elizabeth
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term contract until 31 December 2027
• Salary Range: $103,917 – $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Deliver an inclusive, culturally responsive placement experience

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Workthat matters

This role will contribute to the delivery of an inclusive, culturally responsive placement experience for equity students at AU Health Clinics (Elizabeth). The role provides the dedicated expertise required to design and implement frameworks that support low SES, regional/remote, disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students to succeed in clinical placements. This includes enhanced mentoring, educator capability building, and creating safe, supportive learning environments that align with the clinic's social determinants of health model of care.

The team

This role will work most closely with:

• Academic and professional Staff across the university
• Adelaide University students
• Health Industry professionals
• Industry, Government and Community groups in the Northern Adelaide region

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

Tojoin our community and thrive in this role,you will likely havethe following skills and experience:

• Experience in providing clinical leadership and supervising university students on placement, with knowledge of clinical education processes
• Experience in, and a commitment, to contemporary healthcare practice, including recent and relevant clinical practice
• Experience in developing culturally safe and inclusive resources
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong written communication, problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, verbal, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work autonomously or as part of a team
• Experience in project management, including coordinating activities to deliver project milestones, including the use of administrative information systems and Microsoft Office programs

Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact us (quoting reference number 493123):

11:30pm Sunday 23 August 2026

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to theChild Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a currentWorking with Children Check.

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the successful candidate hold a current Vulnerable-person related employment screening assessmentdeterminingthem fit to work with vulnerable people.