Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) Psychiatry and Addictions Medicine Coordinator

• Part-time 0.4 FTE fixed term until December 2026 with possibility of extension subject to funding

• Exciting opportunity to support the School of Rural Health Doctor of Medicine program located in Dubbo NSW and Extended Rural Placement students in Orange NSW

• Base salary of $156103 (pro-rata) 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 2022 The University of Sydney commenced delivery of its four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program in two streams; a Metropolitan stream based on the Universitys Camperdown campus in Sydney and a Dubbo stream based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

We have a position available for a Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused) Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Block Coordinator who will undertake a range of duties related to the implementation of the curriculum as well as teaching and learning activities for the block. Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine fits within Year Three of the University of Sydneys Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program delivered in both Dubbo and Orange NSW. This position will have a supervision and leadership role in the Program including coordination and management of tutors within the portfolio.

This position is located at either Dubbo or Orange NSW. Travel between rural and metropolitan sites is a requirement of this position (including occasional overnight stays) and therefore a drivers license is required. Some out-of-hours work is also required of this role.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty in the University and contains seven academic schools Medical School is one of these and includes both metropolitan and rural Clinical Schools

the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange).

Dubbo NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home to Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120 000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centres. For more information on Dubbo and surrounds see to nearly 70000 people the Orange Region offers a unique blend of seasonal landscapes accessible transport abundant natural resources and some of the best regional food and wine in Australia. The city of Orange with a population of 41000 residents is a regional hub of medical and health expertise outside Sydney and also employs a significant number of people in the education and mining industries. Orange is part of Wiradjuri land and the region is home to several culturally significant sites. For more information on Orange and surrounds see and .

The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study work and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university.

Your key responsibilities:

• Contribute to outstanding educational design delivery evaluation and outcomes;

• Contribute to scholarship and apply clinical knowledge and expertise for improved student outcomes;

• Actively contribute to the research education and administrative activities of the discipline/School/Faculty;

• Provide academic oversight and leadership of the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine component of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program at Dubbo and Orange;

• Lead and manage tutors;

• Support pastoral care needs of students at the Clinical School;

• Fulfil Governance and Compliance requirements of the Sydney Medical Program Doctor of Medicine and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program/Murray Darling Medical Schools Program Parameters;

• Support the orientation and induction of students and staff to the area.

About you

• Bachelor of Medicine (MB)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other relevant higher academic or professional qualification.

• Recognition as a Fellow of the relevant Australasian medical specialist college or equivalent as recognised by Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) e.g. FRANZCP.

• Current registration with AHPRA or equivalent professional bodies (where relevant).

• Demonstrated applied understanding of contemporary clinical best-practice.

• Acknowledged as playing a major role in the profession for example by having a well-regarded leadership role in a clinical area of specialty and/or notable network of connections and strategic alliances.

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical or scholarly activities relevant to educational design and practice.

• Demonstrated success in supporting the academic endeavour from curriculum design to engaging in research/scholarship and providing a student enabling environment.

• Deep and broad experience in effective clinical teaching and learning in an established Medical Program.

• Leadership experience in a team-teaching environment as well as leading education activities to successful outcomes.

• Significant experience in supervising others and coordinating successful team activities.

• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to rural health.

• A broad knowledge of the Australian Healthcare system.

• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

• Current drivers license.

• compliance with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021.

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application please contact Danielle Selinger Recruitment Operations by email to

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