- Bring your healthcare expertise and relationship-building skills to the University of Tasmania.
- Lead and strengthen rural health student placement experiences across Tasmania
- Full time, Ongoing role based on the North West Coast of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

About the opportunity

Play a pivotal role in strengthening Tasmania’s future rural health workforce by leading the development and delivery of authentic, high-quality student placement experiences across rural and regional communities.

You will build strong partnerships with the University, health services, clinicians and local communities to create meaningful learning opportunities that develop students’ skills, confidence and understanding of rural healthcare. You will lead initiatives that enhance placement quality, expand supervision capacity and promote cutting-edge interprofessional learning, helping students connect with rural communities and see the opportunities and rewards of rural professional practice.

Through strategic collaboration, workforce engagement and continuous improvement, you will help attract, develop and retain health professionals in rural Tasmania, while advancing the University's commitment to place-based education and positive community impact.

This is a Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT)-funded position. Applicants must reside in a location classified as Modified Monash Model (MMM) 3–7 to meet funding eligibility requirements.

Please check your residential address to ensure you are in the required North West Coast location using the Australian Government’s Health Workforce Locator

What you’ll do:

- Drive the development and expansion of innovative,



authentic rural placement models that prepare students for rural practice, promote interprofessional collaboration and increase awareness of rural and regional career opportunities.
- Strengthen and sustain rural placement supervision networks through strategic workforce engagement, supervisor and facilitator capability development, and ongoing support across Tasmania.
- Provide expert guidance in the design, delivery and evaluation of PEP educational resources and programs, ensuring alignment with contemporary educational practice, student needs, and rural health workforce priorities.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborative networks across the University, health services, community organisations and industry stakeholders to support effective rural placement opportunities.
- Lead evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement to assess placement outcomes, demonstrate impact and inform the ongoing development of PEP initiatives.

­What we’re looking for:

- Tertiary qualification in a health discipline, with postgraduate qualifications in health, education, leadership, management, or a related field highly desirable.
- Substantial experience in healthcare practice and service delivery, with demonstrated understanding of rural and regional health workforce challenges, multidisciplinary models of care, and the factors that influence recruitment, retention and workforce sustainability in rural communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and professional experience placement environments.




- Highly developed communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex education, placement or workforce development initiatives, including planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement activities.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

- To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
- For further information about this position, please contact Michelle Phillips, Director Health Partnerships at [email protected]
- Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description below for full details.
- Interviews will be held Tuesday 1st of December

Position Description - 504414 - Lead Facilitator, Rural Health Placements.pdf

Applications close Friday, 27 November 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

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