Level B $121,203 to $138,311 per annum (pro rata) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Part time (0.2 FTE),Grant funded contract position until 31 Dec 2026 

The GP Discipline lead- Rural will oversee medical student course delivery and assessment in the general practice curriculum within in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) content for the rural cohort of medical students and contribute to the development of the Doctor of Medicine (BMD) general practice Year 5 and Year 6 curriculum due to be delivered in 2026 and beyond.

Actively contribute to Adelaide Rural Clinical School (ARCS) Medical Education Committee, work collaboratively with their urban general practice counterpart to ensure consistency across the curriculum and contribute to the course co-ordination/discipline lead team.

The GP Discipline lead will oversee medical student course delivery and assessment in the general practice curriculum in collaboration with other members of the ARCS medical education team, conducting a high proportion of the course teachings through online modules, Zoom tutorials and face-to-face clinical sessions. They will contribute to assessment development and delivery, including course level a Multiple Choice Examination and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. They also will contribute to the broader ARCS agenda of recruiting, preparing and mentoring the next generation of rural health professionals, including medical students and junior doctors based in the region.

Importantly, this role works closely with Aboriginal staff, students and health professionals to close the gap in health and educational outcomes.

There is also the possibility for the successful incumbent to be involved in research activities related to rural health and/or medical education.

To be successful you will need: 

• Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) & fellowship in the medical discipline of general practice/primary care including FACRRM or FRACGP;
• Ability to work clinically within rural or remote South Australia, preferably in a site where Adelaide Medical Students undertake longitudinal placements https://health.adelaide.edu.au/adelaide-rural-clinical-school/locations
• Demonstrated experience in medical education or equivalent experience in rural practice teaching and ability to act as a course coordinator/discipline lead
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Aboriginal staff, students and health professionals to close the gap in health and educational outcomes
• High level interpersonal, communication and organisational skills using distance technology and E-learning platforms.

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 collaboration - offers you 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 five schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, 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, Sunday 20 July 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

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:

Assoc Prof Katrina Morgan
Deputy Director
P: 0409097564
E: katrina.morgan@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

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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