Clinical Dean, General Practice - Curtin Medical School

Enhance your career in medical education with this exceptional opportunity at Curtin University, where we merge passion for teaching with real-world clinical expertise. As the Clinical Dean in General Practice, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by guiding and inspiring the next generation of medical professionals.

• Attractive Compensation: $134,904 - $155,293 (ALC) pro-rata, plus clinical loading and 17% superannuation.
• Flexible Role: Choose your commitment, ranging from 0.2 to 0.4 FTE, 2-year fixed-term basis, with potential for job sharing.
• Impactful Mentorship: Make a significant difference by supporting medical students across their five year course through their clinical journeys in both metropolitan and rural settings.

• Strategic Leadership: As Clinical Dean - General Practice, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality and engaging clinical placements for our senior medical students.
• Comprehensive Coordination: From overseeing early-year clinical experiences to recruiting a diverse network of GPs for placements, you'll ensure every aspect of the student experience is enriching and seamless.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the integrity of learning across various sites, drive curriculum improvements, and provide essential pastoral care to support student well-being.
• Academic Contribution: Engage in the creation of examination materials, assessments, and potentially in general practice-based teaching research.

• Qualified Professionals: With a Medicine degree, AHPRA registration, and FRACGP or FACRRM credentials.
• Experienced Educators: Demonstrated success in supervising medical students in clinical environments.
• Skilled Communicators: Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster relationships and lead with impact.
• Research Enthusiasts: A background in general practice research is highly valued.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Associate Professor Lewis Mackinnon at [email protected]  or Abby Fox, Talent Acquisition Advisor at [email protected]

About us

The Curtin Medical School (CMS) includes the disciplines of Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, and Medical Radiation Science. CMS forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is affiliated with two research institutes; the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) and the enAble Institute for Health Science (enAble). The discipline of medicine headquarters is based out of a dedicated building on the University Bentley campus with tailored clinical teaching and simulation facilities.
The School’s mission – “To improve health in society through excellence and innovation in teaching, research and engagement with the university and global medical and bioscience communities” – encompasses a wide range of research in laboratory, clinical and community settings, a suite of eight undergraduate courses and Higher Degrees by Research in multiple disciplines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collegial team environment with a vibrant teaching and research community that is industry-facing and enjoys strong networks with other health professional educators both domestically and internationally.

Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

As part of your application, please include the following:

• a cover letter
• a copy of your current CV
• statement briefly (2 pages) addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

• A Medicine degree from a recognised institution and current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).
• Extensive clinical experience in General Practice, with a strong understanding of both metropolitan and rural healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high clinical standards and adhere to professional ethical guidelines.
• Proven track record in medical education, including designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical training programs for medical students.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring medical students and junior doctors, with a focus on promoting critical thinking, clinical skills, and compassionate patient care.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace and educational settings.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement in clinical education, including curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and accreditation processes.
• Faculty members are regularly engaged in research and QI projects. A background in general practice research, with contributions to the field through publications, presentations, or participation in research projects, would be highly desirable to support the activity of our current GP researchers.
• Interest in and capacity for integrating research into teaching and curriculum development, enhancing the evidence-based practice skills of students.

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.