Position Overview Fixed Term, part time appointment (0.2 FTE, 7 hours per week, 2-years) Level B: $114,572 - $132,315 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation OR Level C: $139,167 - $156,954 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation Clinical Loading (if eligible) Location: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Wollongong and Shellharbour Hospital The Graduate School of Medicine's (GSM) purpose is to improve health and wellbeing through best practice medical education and meaningful research. This will be achieved through: Commitment to graduate excellent medical practitioners who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care of persons in all geographic settings, particularly in regional, rural and remote communities. Commitment to the health and population of regional and rural areas, including addressing health inequities. Building strong and enduring community partnerships using a strengths-based approach. Commitment to supporting Indigenous-led health and wellbeing research that responds to needs and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Enhancement of physical and mental health and social wellbeing to help communities thrive. Contribution to research that has impact, helps reduce health inequities, and helps populations and communities flourish. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is delivered primarily on three campuses located in Wollongong, Shoalhaven, and in the Southern Highlands, as well as in numerous rural sites throughout NSW. We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry to teach and assess medical students in ISLHD (Wollongong and Shellharbour) Hospital facilities. All medical students must complete clinical education and placement in psychiatry at Wollongong or Shellharbour hospitals to fulfill MD curriculum requirements. The role involves providing expert clinical supervision, teaching, assessment, and facilitation in accordance with the Student Placement Agreement within ISLHD, along with UOW's External (AMC) Accreditation requirements. To be successful, you will hold a current or anticipated appointment as an Advanced Trainee/consultant psychiatrist with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (Northern Illawarra Hospitals Group). You must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality teaching at both introductory and intermediate levels, along with a willingness to develop and implement teaching programs and engage academic staff to support teaching at Northern Illawarra Hospital Group sites or in community-based settings. Additionally, you should possess a strong understanding of equal opportunity principles, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. How to Apply The successful candidate will be appointed at Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Professor Nagesh Pai, Professor of Psychiatry on +61 2 4221 4071 or via email: Closing Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024, 11:59 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. Minimum Requirements: Hold a current or anticipated appointment as an Advanced Trainee/consultant in psychiatry with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Be a qualified medical graduate currently undertaking Advanced training in psychiatry, or eligible for unrestricted registration as a psychiatrist, or medical registration on an advanced psychiatry training pathway in New South Wales (without conditions on registration) as an FRANZCP. Comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015) here . The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. #J-18808-Ljbffr