Senior Lecturer

Part time (0.50 FTE) fixed term until 31 December 2026 at Broken Hill

Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) to contribute to the University of Sydneys rural and remote health education initiatives.

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About the opportunity

The Broken Hill Rural Clinical School (RCS) also known as the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) is funded under the Commonwealth Department of Healths Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.

Our focus at the BHUDRH is to lead the design and delivery of innovative teaching and learning environments for health students undertaking their placement in our also actively work to improve the quality of health care for rural remote and First Nations Peoples by fostering local and regional collaborations and enhancingnational expertise in health research and the translation of research into policy and practice.

Our team is distributed across three campuses Broken Hill Wentworth and Bourke regions of New South Wales.

We are seeking an experienced clinical educator and medical workforce leader for the role of Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) to contribute to the University of Sydneys rural and remote health education initiatives. Based within the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) this role will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative clinical education programs strengthening rural workforce capability and enhancing student and trainee outcomes across multidisciplinary settings.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

lead the development and implementation of innovative clinical education programs aligned to accreditation standards

design review and continuously improve curriculum and teaching practices in health education

coordinate high-quality teaching and learning experiences across clinical and simulated environments

supervise and support higher degree research students to successful completion

lead team-based teaching initiatives and coordinate award or academic programs

apply contemporary clinical expertise to develop innovative learning resources and teaching strategies

mentor and provide guidance to clinical educators and lead multidisciplinary teaching teams

drive workforce development initiatives and contribute to rural training pipeline strategies

build and maintain strong partnerships with universities health services and industry stakeholders

contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture aligned with the Universitys strategic priorities

About you

postgraduate qualifications in a relevant medical field

significant experience in clinical teaching education design and curriculum development

demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring supervising and developing educators or trainees

recognised contributor within your clinical profession with strong credibility and influence

experience applying contemporary and innovative clinical teaching practices

proven ability to lead education programs and manage multiple stakeholders across complex environments

strong communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills

highly developed organisational planning and decision-making

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also to meet the Universitys obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for or found to engaged in sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney our shared values are trust accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by our people and culture programs as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People women people living with a disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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