Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Head of Foundation Years), School of Medicine
Fremantle Campus
Full/Part time opportunity, (0.6-1.0) Fixed Term contract ending 31 December 2026

Friendly and collaborative environment

Rewarding opportunity to be part of the foundation leadership team

Level B from $108,824, Level C from $133,307 pa + 14.25% super

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

Reporting to the National Head of Medical Education and Innovation you will oversee the delivery of the first two years of the Program in Fremantle and are responsible for coordination of tutor staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum for MEDI6100 and MEDI6200 (Foundation Years) in relation to tutorials and clinical attachments.

Supporting the development and delivery of PBL within the School.

Preparing and revising the Foundation Years Course Handbooks each year in conjunction with the Head of Medical Education and Innovation.

Providing supervision and oversight of the Foundation Years Group Tutors including recruitment, peer review of teaching and professional development activities.

Coordinating and providing leave relief for Foundation Years Group Tutors during the academic year as needed.

Providing coordination and pastoral care to the Foundation Years medical students in conjunction with Group Tutors and the Head of Student Matters.

Overseeing all Foundation Years clinical attachments, including coordinating rosters and processes, ensuring consistency with the curriculum.

Providing feedback and advice to the Head of Curriculum, Head of Assessment, Heads of Discipline and Heads of Domain regarding the Foundation Years curriculum and delivery.

Providing assistance with the development and implementation of student assessment and examinations.

About you

Level B (Lecturer)

A level B Academic Staff Member is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the institution and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

Level C (Lecturer)

A level C Academic Staff Member is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Possession of a medical degree registrable with AHPRA (desirable) or a PhD or a Fellowship of a relevant professional body or a Masters with 5 years of teaching at higher education sector

Understanding of the application of Problem-Based Learning in the delivery of medical curriculum.

Experience in developing skills of tutors in the delivery of Problem-Based Learning.

Demonstrated commitment to and experience in pastoral care of students.

Experience in Medical Education, ideally in a University environment.

Benefits

Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education.

Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

Excellent opportunity to make a transformational contribution

How to apply

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

Applications closing date: 21 May 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 Melissa Schmidt, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.