Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) Perinatal & Women's Health Coordinator

• Part-time (0.2 FTE) funding contingent continuing position for a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Perinatal and Women's Health
• Opportunity to provide leadership in clinical education, curriculum innovation, and teaching excellence in Orange, NSW
• Base Salary $162,347 p.a. (pro rata) + 17% superannuation + Clinical loading for the appropriate candidates

About Orange, NSW.

It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Orange's thriving rural community. Home to nearly 70,000 people, the Orange Region offers a unique blend of seasonal landscapes, accessible transport, abundant natural resources and some of the best regional food and wine in Australia. The city of Orange, with a population of 41,000 residents is a regional hub of medical and health expertise outside Sydney and also employs a significant number of people in the education and mining industries.  Orange is part of Wiradjuri land, and the region is home to several culturally significant sites. For more information on Orange and surrounds, see https://thinkorangeregion.com.au/ and https://orange360.com.au.

About the opportunity

The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 years. This role undertakes a range of duties related to the implementation of the curriculum as well as teaching and learning activities for the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program delivered to extended rural placement students in Orange, NSW.

 

Based in Orange, this Senior Lecturer (Clinical Education) Perinatal & Women's Health Coordinator position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician and educator to provide leadership in clinical education within perinatal and women's health. The role contributes to curriculum innovation, teaching excellence, accreditation compliance and the development of strong partnerships across the profession and healthcare sector. Working with considerable autonomy, you will play a key role in enhancing student learning outcomes and advancing the strategic objectives of the University

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead the development and implementation of innovative clinical education programs, curriculum design, and review
• ensure teaching activities align with relevant accreditation and professional requirements
• deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and supervision in clinical and simulated learning environments
• apply clinical knowledge and expertise to innovate teaching and learning, contribute to development of pragmatic teaching resources with particular emphasis on rural practice.
• support academic and pastoral support for students at the Clinical School
• build and maintain productive relationships with clinical, industry and professional partners
• contribute to continuous curriculum improvement and enhanced health and education outcomes
• fulfil governance and compliance requirements of the Sydney Medical Program Doctor of Medicine and the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program/Murray Darling Medical Schools Program Parameters
• support the orientation and induction of students and staff to the area
• support the strategic priorities of the Faculty and University.

About you

• bachelor of Medicine (MB)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
• phD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other relevant higher academic or professional qualification
• recognition as a Fellow of the relevant Australasian medical specialist college or equivalent as recognised by Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA), e.g. FRANZCOG
• current registration with AHPRA or equivalent professional bodies (where relevant)
• significant experience in clinical teaching, learning, and educational leadership, in particular in an established Medical Program
• current/recent clinical experience and knowledge of the Australian healthcare system.
• experience in a tertiary educational institution working with academics, clinicians, and students within a rural health training environment
• demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, accreditation requirements, and educational innovation
• experience supervising, mentoring, and developing educators, clinicians, and students
• recognised professional standing and strong connections within the healthcare sector, including having had experience in a well-regarded leadership role in a clinical area of speciality and/or notable network of strategic alliances
• demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with clinical, professional and industry stakeholders
• demonstrable understanding of and commitment to rural health
• experience in providing pastoral care in a student learning environment
• strong communication, organisation, and project leadership skills
• ability to obtain and maintain all relevant clinical compliance requirements, including a Working with Children Check.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

 

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

 

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via tuana.sanders@sydney.edu.au, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations, by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au
 

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 11:59 PM