(Level C) $135,388 to $155,696 pro rata plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation & clinical loading (if applicable) applies.

Multiple 12 month, fixed-term, part-time positions available immediately.

Exciting Senior Lecturer role in the Adelaide Medical School, Discipline of Paediatrics and joint appointment with the Women’s & Children’s Health Network (WCHN).

The Adelaide Medical School 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 WCHN, and who will participate in the delivery of clinical services in Paediatrics in one of the following specialties: rheumatology, gastroenterology.

The appointee will be based at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital and will be expected to participate in the delivery of those clinical services in an area of Paediatrics. The appointee will supervise junior medical staff, and will provide leadership in teaching and research in the Adelaide Medical School.

The appointee will report to the Discipline Lead, Paediatrics, as the nominee of the Dean of Medicine, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences for teaching and research related activities, and to the Head of Clinical Unit, WCHN for clinical duties.

Term of position:  Initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend joint position, appointed to the University of Adelaide and the WCH (successful applicant will be provided with two separate employment contracts).

Key responsibilities for The University will broadly include:

Lead research in the Discipline of Paediatrics.

• Develop and maintain leadership in local, national and international relationships and expertise, including HDR supervision
• Continue to provide a productive high impact output - academic publications, clinical guidelines, and/or policy statements
• Submit applications for external research income to secure ongoing financial support to sustain research

Provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and evaluation in the Discipline of Paediatrics

• Teach and supervise undergraduate / honours students in the medical and health sciences programs in the faculty
• Provide leadership for teaching and curriculum development of undergraduates and postgraduates in the Discipline
• Provide a high level of commitment to the strategic plans of the university and faculty
• Liaise and communicate with relevant sections of the community, professional associations and government organisations

Provide academic support to the Discipline of Paediatrics and promote a culture of research and teaching excellence.          

• Provide a high level of commitment to the strategic plans of the Adelaide Medical School and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
• Provide policy advice and leadership in Paediatrics
• Provide leadership in the developing Adelaide Medical School commitment to indigenous health in any or all of teaching, research and service

Key responsibilities for the Women’s and Children’s Health Network will broadly include:

Clinical Delivery

• Responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient medical service within the objectives and the philosophies of the hospital
• Provision of medical care to hospital inpatients and outpatients
• Meet service requirements of WCHN including participation in the after-hours on call roster
• Provide policy advice and leadership in Paediatrics

Clinical Leadership

• Provision of training and supervision to undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees
• Drive and participate in research, support others in research, and act as a mentor for registrar and fellows’ research projects
• Encouraging and supporting teamwork amongst staff for optimal clinical service outcomes
• Involvement in continuing professional development activities
• Attending and participating in the clinical meetings of the hospital
• Adhering to policies, protocols and procedures as determined by the service or the hospital that will ensure the provision of a high standard medical practice
• Representing the department and the hospital at community, interhospital, regional and state levels as requested by the Head of Service or the Executive of the hospital

Clinical Administration

• Participation in quality, safety and clinical risk management activities
• Contributing to clinical review programs to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes

Essential

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

Desired

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

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavor - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 25 March 2025.

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

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Rheumatology position:

Professor Jenny Couper,
Discipline of Paediatrics and Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, WCHN 
jennifer.couper@adelaide.edu.au; Jennifer.couper@sa.gov.au.
088161 6242

Gastroenterology position:

Professor Michael Gold,
Discipline of Paediatrics,
michael.gold@adelaide.edu.au
0881618638

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

 

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