Director of Education and Training - Primary Care and Rural Generalism

at; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Australia is seeking a Director of Education and Training - Primary Care and Rural Generalism to lead the development of a Clinical School Campus and support primary care education. The role demands strong leadership and clinical skills, alongside a commitment to rural healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of rural medicine, with offered benefits including relocation assistance and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Generous salary packaging

Hybrid work options

Fitness Passport Membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in rural and remote medicine.
• Demonstrated experience in medical education.
• Experience in developing rural generalist training pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic oversight of RFDS Clinical School in partnership with CSU.
• Foster a positive learning environment for medical students.
• Deliver patient-centred health care across Western Primary Health services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education and supervision

Commitment to rural healthcare

Education

Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM

Current AHPRA registration

Current ALS2 certification

Job description

Director of Education and Training - Primary Care and Rural Generalism

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. We deliver extensive healthcare and 24-hour emergency services to those who live in and travel through remote, rural, and regional Australia.

About the Role:

The RFDS South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated clinician to join as Director of Education and Training - Primary Care and Rural Generalism.

Based in Dubbo, NSW, you will lead the development of an RFDSSE Clinical School Campus in conjunction with Charles Sturt University, support primary care education and training, while also delivering primary care services across western NSW. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the future of rural healthcare.

This role is split into three key areas:

• Head of Campus (Academic Leadership)
• Clinical Education/Supervision
• Clinical Lead Western Primary Health Team

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Provide academic oversight of the RFDS Clinical School in partnership with Charles Sturt University's (CSU) School of Rural Medicine
• Support delivery of CSU medical school requirements including tutorials, clinical teaching, lectures and assessments
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for medical students on rural placements
• Participate in Charles Sturt leadership forums and contribute to governance and academic planning

Clinical Education

• In collaboration with the Clinical Director of Primary Care and Senior GP/RGs, develop and implement mandatory training requirements across the section
• Contribute to the development of a Rural Generalist (RG) training model within RFDSSE.
• Support GP registrars through ACRRM and RACGP pathways
• Develop and build capability among clinical supervisors and educators
• Coordinate training programs to meet university and professional accreditation requirements

Clinical Leadership & Service Delivery

• Provide clinical leadership and deliver patient-centred health care across Western Primary Health services (Gilgandra, Warren, Condobolin and remote communities NSW)
• Undertake consultations in clinic, community, telehealth and outreach settings
• Supervise and support junior Doctors, Registrars and Students
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and development of protocols and policies across the section

About You:

• Fellowship with either RACGP or ACRRM. FACRRM and FRACGP-RG preferred
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
• Current ALS2 certification
• Significant experience in rural and remote medicine
• Demonstrated experience in medical education and supervision in a rural or remote setting
• Strong clinical, communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to rural and remote healthcare
• Previous experience as a clinical academic or educational leader
• Accredited supervisor with RACGP and/or ACRRM (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in developing and delivering rural generalist training pathways
• Familiarity with curriculum design and assessment in undergraduate medical education

In Return:

• A rewarding and unique opportunity to make a real difference in the future of rural healthcare
• Relocation Assistance
• Generous salary packaging (increase take‑home pay by up to 10%)
• Hybrid work options
• Option to enrol in Fitness Passport Membership, which gives you access to an extensive network of gyms, pools and leisure centres across Australia

Our Values: Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close the advert as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.