Senior Lecturer Clinical Medicine

Continuing Full-Time Appointment
Academic Level C Teaching Focused
Annual salary $138,554.22 – $162,146.91 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country
Relocation assistance available 

Lead the delivery and coordination of Year 3 of the CDU Menzies Medical Program, shaping future doctors through innovative medical education, clinical placements, and curriculum development tailored to the unique healthcare needs of the Northern Territory.

About the Position
As the Senior Lecturer Clinical Medicine, you will provide academic leadership for the development, delivery and coordination of Year 3 of the CDU Menzies Medical Program (CMMP). Working closely with Clinical Deans, supervisors, adjunct faculty and placement partners, you will oversee clinical placements, scientific streams, conference weeks and asynchronous learning activities. You will ensure curriculum, assessment and evaluation processes align with Australian Medical Council (AMC) accreditation standards while supporting CDU's commitment to increasing the number of locally trained and First Nations doctors serving Northern Territory communities.

About You
To be successful, you will require:
•    Doctor of Medicine or equivalent medical degree 
•    Postgraduate qualification in medical education or equivalent industry experience in clinical medicine teaching and a distinguished record in medical education
•    Demonstrated experience in clinical medicine education, including curriculum development and assessment design for clinical medicine 
•    Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentorship of medical students. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, clinical colleagues, and students from diverse backgrounds. 
•    Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety, First Nations culture and health, rural and remote medicine.
·    Commitment to the University’s values.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level C. The base salary will be in the range of $138,554.22 – $162,146.91 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $162,108.44 - $189,711.88 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures 
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here. 
 
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What’s in it for you?
•    An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
•    Relocation assistance available 
•    17% superannuation 
•    Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
•    Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
•    Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
•    Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
•    Free on-campus parking in designated areas 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Salary Packaging opportunities
•    An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
•    Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
•    Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
•    Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Associate Professor Sufyan Akram on + 61 (••) •••• •112 Whatsapp +61••••••712 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au. 

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. 
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure. 
 
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.
 
Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace. 
 
Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone. 
 
As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process. 
 
This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community. 

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: 27th September 2026.