We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the Faculty of Medicine as Director, Medical Education, at a pivotal time of transformation and renewal as we launch Adelaide University in January 2026.

Level E ($215,774) pro rata at 0.7 FTE salary per annum plus an employer contribution 17% superannuation.

• Be part of something new and exciting shaping the future in Medical Education
• Seeking an academic leader to join the Adelaide Medical School
• Continuing role at 0.7 FTE with a potential to increase to 1 FTE

The Adelaide Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is going through an exciting transformation with a new strategic vision to further enhance its delivery of South Australia’s leading medical program. A world leader in health education and research and continues to transform the future through world-leading health and medical science education and research.

Conveniently located in the heart of Adelaide’s BioMed City precinct adjacent to the Royal Adelaide Hospital and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), our campuses have been home to 5 Nobel Prize winners, hundreds of Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, countless political leaders, in Australia and abroad, and we welcome many thousands of students who will become influencers in their chosen careers, countries and communities.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the current Director ahead of his retirement. Over a 16-month handover period, you will gain valuable institutional insight and play a critical role in shaping the future of medical education at Adelaide Medical School.

As the Director, you will be instrumental in the final transition from the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) to the new Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (BMD) program. This is a crucial phase in the School’s evolution, and your leadership will help ensure its success. Responsible for leading the above transformation as well as the development, management and delivery of high-quality education across the medical programs delivered by the Adelaide Medical School. This includes managing a range of activities and processes related to continuous curriculum review and renewal, course design and integration, curriculum delivery, assessment, quality assurance and curriculum mapping.

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated academic excellence, a proven ability to establish outstanding working relationships with colleagues and students and demonstrated experience in clinical medicine.

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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 endeavour - 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.

 Role Statement - Director Medical Education.docx

Applications close 11:55pm (AEST), Monday 27 October 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:

Professor Josephine Thomas
Dean of Medicine, Head, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 831 34893
E: amsdean@adelaide.edu.au

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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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