Senior Lecturer, Rural & Remote Health Education

01 Flinders University; Darwin; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 163,000; Part time

Job summary

Flinders University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer, Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP). The pro rata part-time role (0.4FTE) is fixed-term to December 2027, based in Darwin, offering leadership in rural and remote medical education and strong partnerships with government and affiliated institutions.

You will lead teaching innovations, curriculum development and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality education for future doctors serving rural, remote, and Indigenous

Qualifications

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), backed by extensive clinical experience in acute and/or primary care settings.
• Proven track record of excellence in tertiary teaching, including designing, delivering and evaluating innovative learning across classroom, clinical and simulation environments.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary medical education practices, with curriculum development experience and a focus on improving student outcomes.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills across education, healthcare and community sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in design, delivery and continuous improvement of medical education across the Doctor of Medicine program.
• Lead innovative teaching initiatives including clinical skills training, simulation-based learning and work-integrated learning.
• Build and maintain partnerships with health services, government agencies and educational institutions to support workforce development in the NT.
• Drive curriculum development and educational best practices with focus on rural and remote health and accreditation.

Skills

Medical education leadership

Curriculum development

Simulation-based learning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Medical registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Flinders University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer, Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP). The pro rata part-time role (0.4FTE) is fixed-term to December 2027, based in Darwin, offering leadership in rural and remote medical education and strong partnerships with government and affiliated institutions.

You will lead teaching innovations, curriculum development and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality education for future doctors serving rural, remote, and Indigenous