- Based in the College of Health at the Women's and Children's Hospital
- Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month fixed-term contract
- Salary from $147,759 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
- Lead research, clinical education and collaboration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Work that matters

The School of Medicine offers a cooperative research, teaching and clinical academic environment dedicated to improving women's and babies' health. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at the Women's and Children's Hospital, who will provide research and academic leadership while working closely with the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN).

The successful appointee will undertake high-quality research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including peer‑reviewed publications, competitive research funding applications, collaborative projects and supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates. They will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching, clinical education and curriculum development, including the Women's and Children's Health (MEDI5001) course.

Working in partnership with WCHN,



the appointee will contribute to specialist clinical service delivery, clinical leadership and administration, and supervision of junior medical staff. The specific clinical duties and reporting arrangements will be aligned with the relevant WCHN appointment arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and publish high‑quality research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and pursue competitive research funding.
- Develop multidisciplinary clinical and academic research collaborations and supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates.
- Provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student supervision and curriculum development.
- Deliver clinical and bedside teaching, including contributions to the Women's and Children's Health (MEDI5001) course.
- Contribute to specialist clinical services, clinical leadership and administration with WCHN, in line with the relevant appointment arrangements.
- Support the supervision and development of junior medical staff and strengthen connections between clinical care, research and education.

The team

This position sits within the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the School of Medicine, College of Health, and is based at the Women's and Children's Hospital.



The appointee will report to the Academic Lead for Adelaide University teaching and research activities and work collaboratively with WCHN clinical leadership in carrying out agreed clinical responsibilities.

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Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians, researchers and educators across Adelaide University and WCHN, contributing to a team that values meaningful research, high‑quality specialist care and the development of future medical practitioners.

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Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Essential

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
- A postgraduate qualification (PhD, MD or comparable qualification) relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- A demonstrated record of high‑quality research, including peer‑reviewed publications, commensurate with a Level C academic appointment.
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching, including clinical education, student supervision

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