Clinical Skills Officer

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University – Canberra ACT is seeking a Clinical Skills Officer (ANU Officer 5) to support teaching activities across Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital sites. The role focuses on coordinating clinical skills teaching for the Doctor of Medicine program and managing equipment, resources and environments.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused and adept at stakeholder relationships, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support delivery of clinical skills teaching across multiple hospital sites.
• Prepare, maintain and manage clinical skills equipment and teaching resources.
• Provide high-quality operational and administrative support to the Clinical Skills Program.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Job description

Australian National University – Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Continuing
Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER ANUO5_CoSM_Clinical Skills Officer_ Oct 2026.pdf

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The Position

The Clinical Skills Officer works under the general direction of the Clinical Skills Coordinator and is based at the Canberra Clinical School, located at Canberra Hospital. The role supports teaching activities across both Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital sites.

Working closely with academic staff responsible for curriculum development and the delivery of clinical skills education, the Clinical Skills Officer is an integral member of a multidisciplinary education support team comprising clinicians, tutors, professional staff and volunteer patients. The position has primary responsibility for coordinating and supporting the delivery of clinical skills teaching across all four years of the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program, including the preparation, maintenance and management of clinical skills equipment, teaching resources and learning environments.

The role provides high-quality technical, operational and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of the Clinical Skills Program and the broader MChD curriculum. The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in service delivery and will maintain effective working relationships with academic and professional staff, clinicians, students, volunteers and key stakeholders across the School, University and ACT Health.

The Person

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused and thrive in a dynamic teaching environment. They will bring experience in administrative and operational support, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate complex teaching activities, manage resources, and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

They will possess strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, coupled with a commitment to high standards of accuracy, record keeping, reporting and continuous improvement. Experience supporting teaching, training or educational activities and managing equipment and resources will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, able to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and committed to delivering high-quality operational and customer-focused support to clinical education programs.

The School

The ANU School of Medicine & Psychology educates and develops medical graduates who practise medicine with professional excellence and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The School partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver clinical teaching and training including ACT Health, Calvary Healthcare ACT, and community practices throughout the ACT, south eastern region of NSW, the Sydney Adventist Hospital and in remote NT. The Medical School is committed to extending the boundaries of medical knowledge and improving the health system through research, and to providing students with a research led educational experience. Research is conducted over range of disciplines, spanning basic science, clinical medicine and implementation into policy and practice. Collaborations extend beyond ANU medical and health sciences, to other universities, governments and communities in the region as well as industry bodies, attracting national and international researchers and higher degree research candidates.

The Medical School is accredited by the Australian Medical Council which sets standards for education, training and assessment in all phases of medical education. Our Medical Education Unit has a central role in ensuring integrity of the admissions processes, and provides academic leadership and administrative support for staff engaged in teaching, and for the students enrolled in our programs. We are committed to indigenous advancement, providing an indigenous admissions pathway, competitive access to a dedicated ‘indigenous stream’ of medical education, and through clinical placements in remote locations. The Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Medicinae ac Chirurgiae Doctoranda (MChD) rural stream provides access to medical education for students from rural locations, and rural learning experience for all students in the program.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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