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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. 

• Teach and mentor early-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) students, supporting rural-origin learners and fostering pathways into rural health careers.
• Collaborate within an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment to strengthen Tasmania’s future health workforce and improve health outcomes for regional communities.
• Full time, ongoing role located at North West Rural Clinical School.  Relocation support considered for the right applicant.

About the opportunity

The Rural Clinical School (RCS), supported by the Commonwealth Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program, delivers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in North West Tasmania to help increase the number of medical graduates pursuing rural health careers. As a Lecturer in Clinical Sciences, you will play a key role in educating and mentoring future rural doctors by teaching foundational sciences to early-year MD students, supporting rural-origin learners, and contributing to a collaborative, place-based education model that strengthens Tasmania’s future health workforce and improves health outcomes for regional communities.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high quality and scholarly undergraduate teaching across the basic sciences that are fundamental to the study of medicine (such as anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, pathology, or biochemistry).
•  Mentor and support rural medical students both at an individual and peer group level to succeed in their rural medical training pathway.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and with relevant local and national discipline and interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Seek out and engage in opportunities to continuously improve academic learning and teaching skills.

­What we’re looking for:

• A relevant science degree.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with staff, students and external organisations.
• High-level organisational skills including experience adhering to safe operating procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative coupled with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the Roles Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Lizzie Shires, Professor, Rural Clinical School, lizzi.shires@utas.edu.au or 6430 4568
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - Lectuer in Clinical Sciences.pdf.

Applications close Sunday, 11 October 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.