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Enhance your career in medical education at Curtin University, where we merge passion for teaching with real-world clinical expertise.

• Remuneration: $139,625 - $160,728 (ALC) pro-rata, plus clinical loading and 17% superannuation.
• Part time Role: 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week), 2-year fixed-term opportunity.

Are you a passionate and experienced General Practitioner with a strong commitment to medical education? Curtin University invites applications for a Specialty Lead in General Practice within the Curtin Medical School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of our innovative undergraduate MBBS program.

In this pivotal academic role, you will lead the review and enhancement of General Practice curriculum across our MBBS course, support the delivery of high-quality teaching and assessments, and work closely with academic and clinical colleagues to ensure a consistent and enriching learning experience across our clinical teaching sites.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviewing and updating existing curriculum objectives and related learning and teaching documents across the five years of the MBBS course.
• Contributing to the development of appropriate student learning resources.
• Contributing to face-to-face and online teaching across the five years of the MBBS course.
• Contributing to the writing and reviewing of assessments.
• Monitoring the quality, and consistent application of, teaching across Curtin Medical School clinical teaching sites, in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Deans.
• Engaging in evidence-based scholarly activities and educational activities that advance learning, teaching, and assessment in your specialty area.

We're looking for:

• Qualifications: A degree in Medicine, AHPRA registration, and FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and supervising medical students in clinical environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster relationships and lead with impact.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading curriculum initiatives and professional development of staff.
• A background in general practice research is highly valued.

This part-time role offers flexibility, the chance to shape future medical education, and the opportunity for research involvement for experienced clinician-researchers. Join a forward-thinking and collaborative academic environment where your expertise will directly influence the next generation of medical professionals.
Role RequirementsYou will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About us

The Curtin Medical School comprises the Disciplines of Medicine, Medical Radiation Science, Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science. It is one of four schools within the Faculty of Health Sciences, alongside two affiliated research institutes (the Curtin Medical Research Institute and the Curtin enAble Institute). The flagship Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program commenced in 2017, and is delivered predominantly in state-of-the-art clinical teaching and simulation facilities on the University’s Bentley campus.

The MBBS is the only undergraduate medical degree in Western Australia, and now enrols up to 120 new students each year, with preferential selection of students with a rural, Indigenous Australian or other equity background. Its unique curriculum and dynamic clinical placement program is driven by a future-focussed approach to medicine. In addition, the School has over 10 affiliated metropolitan hospital placement sites, along with health campuses in Midland (Perth) and Kalgoorlie (Goldfields, WA), is a member of the Rural Clinical School WA, and has close links with metropolitan and rural primary care and other community-based healthcare providers.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where Integrity, Respect, Courage, Excellence and Impact are our core Values. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith, are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/diversity-equity/

What We Offer You

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and plentiful food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our Benefits page! https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/why-work-at-curtin/

For more information about Curtin, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and suitability against the Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria
Essential:

• A degree in Medicine and current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
• Extensive clinical experience in General Practice, with a strong understanding of both metropolitan and rural healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high clinical standards and adhere to professional ethical guidelines.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring medical students and junior doctors, with a focus on promoting critical thinking, clinical skills, and compassionate patient care.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace and educational settings.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement in clinical education, including curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and accreditation processes.
• Faculty members are regularly engaged in research and QI projects. A background in general practice research, with contributions to the field through publications, presentations, or participation in research projects, would be highly desirable to support the activity of our current GP researchers.
• Interest in and capacity for integrating research into teaching and curriculum development, enhancing the evidence-based practice skills of students.

To learn more about this opportunity please reach out to Associate Professor Alexandra Seewann-Gaitatzis at [email protected].

If you have any queries in relation to the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.