Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) Perinatal & Women's Health Coordinator

- Part-time (0.2 FTE) funding contingent continuing position for a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Perinatal and Women's Health
- Opportunity to provide leadership in clinical education, curriculum innovation, and teaching excellence in Orange, NSW
- Base Salary $162,347 p.a. (pro rata) + 17% superannuation + Clinical loading for the appropriate candidates

About Orange, NSW.

It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Orange's thriving rural community. Home to nearly 70,000 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 41,000 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 https://thinkorangeregion.com.au/ and https://orange360.com.au.

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 years. This role undertakes a range of duties related to the implementation of the curriculum as well as teaching and learning activities for the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program delivered to extended rural placement students in Orange, NSW.

Based in Orange, this Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education)



Perinatal & Women's Health Coordinator position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician and educator to provide leadership in clinical education within perinatal and women's health. The role contributes to curriculum innovation, teaching excellence, accreditation compliance and the development of strong partnerships across the profession and healthcare sector. Working with considerable autonomy, you will play a key role in enhancing student learning outcomes and advancing the strategic objectives of the University

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- lead the development and implementation of innovative clinical education programs, curriculum design, and review
- ensure teaching activities align with relevant accreditation and professional requirements
- deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and supervision in clinical and simulated learning environments
- apply clinical knowledge and expertise to innovate teaching and learning, contribute to development of pragmatic teaching resources with particular emphasis on rural practice.
- support academic and pastoral support for students at the Clinical School
- build and maintain productive relationships with clinical, industry and professional partners
- contribute to continuous curriculum improvement and enhanced health and education outcomes




- 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
- support the strategic priorities of the Faculty and University.

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 Qualified Regulation Agency (AHPRA), e.g. FRANZCOG
- current registration with AHPRA or equivalent professional bodies (where relevant)
- significant experience in clinical teaching, learning, and educational leadership, in particular in an established Medical Program
- current/recent clinical experience and knowledge of the Australian healthcare system.
- experience in a tertiary educational institution working with academics, clinicians, and students within a rural health training environment
- demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, accreditation requirements, and educational innovation
- experience supervising, mentoring, and developing educators, clinicians, and students
- recognised professional standing and strong connections within the healthcare sector, including having had experience in a well-regarded leadership role in a clinical area of speciality and/or notable network of strategic alliances

📌 Senior Lecturer (Sydney)
🏢 The University of Sydney
📍 Sydney