· Part time (0.50 FTE) fixed term until 31 December 2026 at Broken Hill
· Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) to contribute to the University of Sydney’s rural and remote health education initiatives.
· Base Salary $162,347 + 17%
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 Health’s 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 region. We also actively work to improve the quality of health care for rural, remote and First Nations Peoples by fostering local and regional collaborations and enhancing national 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 Sydney’s 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 University’s 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 University’s 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
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How to apply
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Applications Close
Friday 19 June 2026 11:59 PM
