Associate Professor / Professor (National Head of Rural Clinical Schools), School of Medicine

Associate Professor / Professor (National Head of Rural Clinical Schools), School of Medicine

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• Employment Type Full-Time
• Category Medicine
• Location Australia
• Department School of Medicine

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Associate Professor / Professor (National Head of Rural Clinical Schools), School of Medicine

National Head of Rural Clinical Schools (Level D / E), School of Medicine

Based in any one of the National Medical Clinical schools

Fixed Term Contract to 31 / 12 / 2026

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role

The position is a National role in the National School of Medicine, to oversee the Rural Clinical Schools and rural experiences. The position is a senior leadership role that reports to the Dean of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

staff; stakeholder consultation; negotiating contracts; reporting requirements and agreements in close collaboration with the Dean of Medicine

Qualifications, skills & experience

Level D (Associate Professor)

A Level D Academic Employee will normally have the same skill base as a Level C Academic Employee. In addition there is a requirement for academic excellence which may be evidenced by an outstanding contribution to teaching and / or research and / or the profession. A Level D Academic Employee is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of the organisational unit or interdisciplinary area and play a significant role within their profession or discipline. An Academic Employee at this level may be appointed in recognition of distinction in their disciplinary area

Level E (Professor)

A Level E Academic Employee is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing leadership in fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development in the Academic discipline within the department or other comparable organisational unit, within the institution and within the community, both scholarly and general. A Level E Academic Employee will have the same skill base as a Level D Academic Employee but will be recognised as a leading authority in the relevant discipline area.

Skills & Experience

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date : 1 December 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit :  How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to

Talent Acquisition - Janette Tam, janette.tam@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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