Head of Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training
Broome Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.5), Continuing contract

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Rewarding opportunity offering career development

Level D from $160,516 + 14.25% super (pro-rata) + remote benefits

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

You will be responsible to lead a dynamic academic team based at the School of Medicine Broome campus to deliver the end-to-end Doctor of Medicine program. The role works in collaboration with the National Head of Medical Education and Innovation, National Head of Quality and Assessment, and domain and discipline leads for program delivery and management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the KCRMT team.

Coordinate the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum at KCRMT and assessment in alignment with the university’s standards and accreditation requirements.

Work collaboratively with Broome campus, faculty, school academics, and professional staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

Monitor student feedback and clinical site evaluations to ensure program effectiveness.

Contribute to accreditation and internal and external reports.

Contribute to the planning and development of long-term strategies for rural medical education and workforce development.

Represent the KCRMT program at community events, regional networks, and professional forums.

Promote rural medical careers and support outreach to local schools and pre-medical programs.

Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Other duties as directed by the line manager, Dean of School or delegate.

Qualifications, skills & experience

A Level D Academic Employee is expected to maintain a record of excellence in teaching in a department, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An Academic at this level is also expected to play a leadership role in the promotion of major digital enhancements to pedagogical practices and professional activities. A Level D Academic Employee will have advanced qualifications and recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area. A position at this level will normally require a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing. In determining experience relative to qualifications, regard will be had to teaching experience, experience in research, experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement, professional contributions and/or technical achievement. In addition, a position at this level will normally require a record of demonstrable scholarly and professional achievement in the relevant discipline area. This includes having authority to commit resources in line with the Operational Delegations of Authority.

Possession of a PhD or a Medical qualification registrable with AHPRA and a Fellowship of a relevant professional body.

Experience in teaching at Masters level or higher or in medical, health or professional practice based education settings.

Demonstrated experience in leading a team within the higher education or health service sector.

Benefits

Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth.

Generous training and development opportunities.

Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

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

Applications closing date: 13 August 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.