Opportunity to undertake clinical fractional appointment in addition to this role (0.5FTE) dependant on preferred applicant and service provision.
What you'll be doing
Applicants are required to:
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Support medical students from the JMP in their clinical placements at Calvary Mater Hospital
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Serve as a link between the University and Calvary Mater Hospital
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Participate in the formal and informal educational training of medical students.
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Provide supervision, support, mentoring and teaching of medical students.
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In collaboration with Clinical Dean, organize and facilitate education sessions/timetables for medical student rotations at CMN.
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Contribute to the development of innovative education and training methods and approaches.
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Participate and assist in medical student orientation.
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Assist medical students with self-care matters.
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Participate in bedside teaching.
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Participate in medical student evaluation or performance management in liaison with senior medical staff and the Clinical Dean.
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Develop a working understanding of curricular, standards and policies relevant to medical student education.
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Participate and engage in continuing professional development and educational activities.
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Participate in program evaluation and quality assurance.
Where you'll be working
You will be working in the Calvary Mater Clinical School, located within the Hospital.
Calvary Mater Newcastle hospital in Waratah (NSW), is an Affiliated Health Organisation of NSW Health providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. It is the major cancer care centre for the district and provides an Emergency Department open 24 hours seven days a week, an Intensive Care Unit, and extensive Palliative Care services.
Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to Calvary Mater Newcastle on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.
Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.
Opportunities
Obtain a Certificate in Clinical Teaching and Supervision (Academy of Clinical Educators, The University of Newcastle)
There might be an opportunity to become an associate Conjoint of UoN.
Engage in research in medical education within the Joint Medical Program
Develop skills in Debriefing, including participating in an Essentials of Debriefing and Feedback Course
How to join the team
To join the Clinical School’s education team, please submit an online application.
Please note: attached to the job advertisement on the Calvary Careers portal are important documents relating to the role. Please ensure you view these documents before beginning your application. It is suggested that you
Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact the Clinical Dean Dr Ursula Beckmann (
[email protected])
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
