Continuing Part- Time Appointment (14.7 hours per fortnight)
HE Academic Level D
Annual salary up to $183,448 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
3 Positions Available: Nhulunbuy| Katherine | Alice Springs

Lead clinical education, oversee medical student placements, support supervisors and strengthen healthcare partnerships across the NT.

About the Position
As the Medical Program Clinical Dean, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical education and training for CDU Menzies Medical Program students. You will coordinate clinical placements, support and mentor clinical supervisors, ensure high-quality teaching and student performance, and foster strong partnerships with healthcare providers. This role plays a key part in developing skilled, culturally responsive doctors and supporting CDU’s commitment to strengthening the Northern Territory’s medical workforce, particularly for First Nations and local communities.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

- Primary medical qualification
- Specialist medical qualification and registration with AHPRA enabling clinical practice.
- Relevant experience in clinical education/training of medical students in clinical settings.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships, with senior and junior medical staff and other health professionals in hospitals and the community, the University and wider community.
- Passionate and unequivocal commitment to excellence in research and education and the demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate others.
- A demonstrated ability to problem-solve and think laterally and to anticipate trends and identify and develop opportunities.
- Commitment to the principles of collegiality, cultural safety and equity and diversity.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

Remuneration
Appointment for this role will be at HE Academic Level D. The base salary will be in the range of $167,693 - $183,448 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $196,200 - $214,634 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants.



First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

Access Full Position Description
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What’s in it for you?

- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
- 17% superannuation
- Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
- Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
- Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
- Free on-campus parking in designated areas
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
- Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
- Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
- Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Dianne Stephens on 08•••••356 or email [email protected].

Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture.




Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working workplace. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Thursday 3rd of December 2026.

📌 Medical Program Clinical Dean (Katherine)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Katherine