• Based in College of Health at the Women’s and Children's Hospital
• Multiple Part-time (0.5FTE), 12-month fixed term contracts
• Unique opportunity for a joint role across Adelaide University and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters 

The School of Medicine provides an innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment. We are seeking to appoint multiple part-time Senior Lecturers in the Department of Paediatrics as a joint appointment with the Women's & Children's Health Network (WCHN), who will participate in the delivery of clinical services in one of the following specialties: gastroenterology, renal medicine or general paediatrics.

Based at the Women's & Children's Hospital, the successful appointees will provide specialist clinical care, supervise junior medical staff and contribute to the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services. Participation in service requirements, including after-hours on-call rosters, may be required.

As Senior Lecturers, appointees will provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student supervision, curriculum development and assessment activities within the School of Medicine. They will contribute to academic leadership across the Discipline of Paediatrics and support the strategic goals of the School, College and University.

The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow a research profile in paediatrics through high-quality publications, supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates, competitive grant funding applications and the development of local, national and international collaborations. Appointees will also contribute to policy development, clinical guideline advancement and initiatives that promote teaching, research and health equity outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in paediatric teaching, curriculum development and student supervision.
• Lead and contribute to impactful paediatric research, publications and grant applications.
• Supervise HDR candidates and support the development of emerging clinician-researchers.
• Deliver specialist clinical services and supervise junior medical staff.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Foster collaborations across Adelaide University, WCHN and external stakeholders.

The team 

The appointee will report to the Academic Lead WCHN Precinct, as the nominee of the Dean of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health for teaching and research related activities, and to the Head of Clinical Unit, WCHN for clinical duties.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Health.

Our people  

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. 

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:  

Adelaide University:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students in a clinical and academic setting  
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing high quality research in a recognised area of Paediatrics            
• Engaging in medical teaching programs

Women’s and Children’s Health Network:

• Clinical Delivery
• Clinical Leadership 
• Clinical Administration 

Essential Criteria

• Registered as a medical practitioner and specialist paediatrician with AHPRA
• FRACP (or equivalent)
• Track record in research and teaching commensurate with level
• Higher research degree (e.g; MD or PhD), or equivalent body of work

Desired Criteria

•  Experience in provision of paediatric care in a tertiary referral centre

 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter that tells us how your skills and experience align with the role

Submit your application by 11.30pm Monday 5 October 2026.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting job reference 493209) : 

Rachael Cossons

Talent Acquisition Adviser

+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.  

 Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.  

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