Senior Lecturer (Medical Coordinator) - Derby

UWA; Perth, Derby; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Western Australia seeks a Senior Lecturer (Medical Coordinator) for a part-time role at their Rural Clinical School. This position focuses on delivering medical education to students and supporting local practitioners in rural communities. Candidates should have a medical degree, be registered as a practitioner, and have a commitment to improving health outcomes in rural areas. The role offers a competitive salary and includes benefits such as 17% superannuation and paid parental leave.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

4 weeks annual leave with options to purchase more

17% superannuation

25% off UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

On-campus childcare options

Qualifications

• Registered or able to be registered with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Commitment to working in medical practice in rural WA.
• Experience supervising medical students and junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical education and training to students.
• Research improving rural health outcomes.
• Develop local educational programs and pathways.

Skills

Registered as a Medical Practitioner

Experience as a preceptor

Commitment to rural medical education

Ability to network with rural practitioners

Understanding of Indigenous health

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.

4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.

13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.

Salary packaging options.

17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.

25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.

Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Senior Lecturer (Medical Coordinator) - Derby

Job no: 521579
Work type: Part Time
Location: Crawley, Derby
Categories: Health and Medical Sciences

• Based in Derby in Regional Western Australia
• Become a key part of transforming lives and improving health outcomes in rural communities
• Part-time (0.5 FTE or fractional FTE considered) appointment or on a fixed term basis until December 2026.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143 – $165,809 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Rural and remote allowance of $90,000 p.a. (pro-rata) applies for those living in the immediate area
• Clinical loading applicable

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) was established in 2002 to help deliver better health outcomes for people living in country WA.

Our vision for the future is to build on our successes and foster an exceptional locally trained, research-driven, collegiate, academic and clinical community, providing equitable healthcare to rural and remote WA.

The RCSWA helps rural communities sustain a locally trained and loyal medical workforce by placing penultimate and final year medical students across a network of 15 sites. Students gain valuable hands-on experience and professional mentoring throughout the 12-month program.

About the opportunity

• Deliver world-class innovative medical education and training to medical students and assist in the support of preceptors and host practitioners
• Commitment to be involved in research and/or evaluation relevant to improving rural health
• In consultation with local medical practitioners and agencies maintain and contribute to the development of local educational programs that meet the requirements of the RCSWA and take advantage of local opportunities and strengths
• Develop and coordinate the development of rural training pathways in local area of appointment and contribute to a statewide RCSWA approach

About you

• Registered, or able to be registered with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
• Committed to working in medical practice in rural WA
• Available to work in the respective RCSWA site and the ability to network with rural practitioners in the region
• Experience as a preceptor and/or supervisor of medical students and/or junior doctors or registrars
• A commitment to the principles and practice of Indigenous health in rural and regional areas
• Commitment to rural medical education and to improving rural medical workforce

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 31 October 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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Transform lives and improve health outcomes in rural Western Australia I Level C, part-time on a fixed term basis until December 2026.

Transform lives and improve health outcomes in rural Western Australia I Level C, part-time on a fixed term basis until December 2026.