Continuing Contingent* full-time appointment

Level 3/4: $63,183 - $80,543 + 17% Superannuation

Shoalhaven Campus location

The Graduate School of Medicine’s (GSM) purpose is to improve health and wellbeing through best practice medical education and meaningful research. This will be achieved through:

Commitment to graduate excellent medical practitioners who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care of persons in all geographic settings, but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.

Commitment to the health and population of regional and rural areas, including addressing health inequities.

Building strong and enduring community partnerships using a strengths-based approach.

Commitment to supporting Indigenous-led health and wellbeing research that responds to needs and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Enhancement of physical and mental health and social wellbeing and to help communities to thrive.

Contribution to research that has impact, helps reduce health inequities and helps populations and communities to flourish.

The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is delivered primarily on campuses located in Wollongong, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, as well as in numerous rural sites throughout NSW.

About the role

We are seeking an administrative assistant to provide high quality and efficient administrative support for the learning, teaching and operational activities of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in the Shoalhaven and across Rural Clinical School sites. Your responsibilities will include offering support to students, academic and professional staff and community stakeholders within the Graduate School of Medicine in the Shoalhaven.

About you

You will be suitably qualified with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and training. You will have well developed organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail in written communication. With previous experience in prioritising and completing demands, you will remain flexible, calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you will have the ability to assist in the planning of events and workshops and be proficient in the MS Office suite. Previous experience working with medical professionals or in a healthcare or tertiary environment is highly regarded, but not essential.

Special requirements:

The position is based in the Shoalhaven region, but you will be required to travel within the region and accompany staff on business, including attendance at the Shoalhaven and UOW Southern Highlands or Wollongong Campuses.

It is a requirement of the position that you reside in a rural MM2+ region (or be willing to relocate prior to commencement) https://www.health.gov.au/topics/rural-health-workforce/classifications/mmm

How to apply

Applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising your skills and experience by addressing each of the selection criteria contained in the position description. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement.

For further information about this position, please contact Leanne Betts, Manager, Rural Clinical School on + 61 2 4429 1525 or via email: [email protected]

Position description

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

* Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of the University of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

About us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.