Lecturer Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education (General Practice and Primary Health Care)

General Practice and Primary Health Care is a core discipline in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. As part of our commitment to shaping the future health workforce we are seeking a highly skilled academic and clinician to join our academic team for the role of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education (General Practice and Primary Health Care).

Lecturer (Level B) - The Lecturer in Clinical Education (General Practice and Primary Health Care) is expected to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to the discipline of medicine. This position will provide high quality teaching assessment and curriculum development and engage in scholarly research with a particular focus on General Practice and Primary Care.

Senior Lecturer (Level C) - The Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education (General Practice and Primary Health Care) is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching efforts of the School of Medicine and Dentistry in particular relating to the medical program. This position will play a major role in scholarship research and/or professional activities. A Senior Lecturer is expected to make independent and original contributions to scholarship research which have impact on the field of expertise.

The role forms part of an academic team that oversees the learning and assessment of medical students and contributes to the development and delivery of relevant aspects of the curriculum in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that relate primarily to general practice and primary care. This position offers a unique opportunity for a clinically qualified academic or General Practitioner to establish a career in medical education.

This is a part-time (0.5FTE) continuing position based at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University. 

While the position is primarily based at the Gold Coast Griffith is a multi-campus institution and as such there may be an infrequent requirement for the successful candidate to travel to other sites/campuses where the medical program is delivered.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Lecturer (Level B) range $113226 - $134460 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132474 - $157318 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $138702 - $159936 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162281 - $187125 per annum.

Qualifications :

We are seeking applications from candidates who:

• Hold a medical degree and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (or comparable equivalent accreditation and standing).
• Are eligible for registration as a specialist general practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Have significant clinical experience in general practice with commitment to maintaining discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Possess experience in medical education including teaching and curriculum development.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication skills and teamwork skills including ability to achieve work targets through collaboration.

Candidates seeking to apply for the Senior Lecturer (Level C) will be expected to hold a doctoral qualification or evidence of progress towards completion of a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in addition to the qualifications and expertise outlined above.

The level of appointment will be dependant upon the education clinical and professional qualifications of the preferred candidate.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact the Dean of Medicine Professor Niru Nirthanan School of Medicine and Dentistry via email  or by phone on (07).

For application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner at .

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time