Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change. 

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our mission and vision to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.   

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration.  These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.    

We are seeking an enthusiastic, clinically active medical practitioner to deliver clinical education of medical students in Phases 2 and 3 of the MD program based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and Sunshine Coast University Hospital, comprising the final two clinical years of the four-year curriculum. This will include coordinating the simulation and case-based learning, bedside teaching and assessment; and where needed, provision of academic support for students undertaking Phases 2 and 3 of the program.

In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as playing a major leadership role in the teaching, assessment, course convenorship and curriculum development activities relevant to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. In addition, they will provide academic leadership to foster teaching innovations and excellence in scholarship, service and/or professional activities.

Additionally, the position will also involve collaboration with the Clinical Sub-Dean of Sunshine Coast Hospital as well as other Phase Leads and academic colleagues across the campuses and sites at which the medical program is delivered to ensure a consistent, high-quality student learning experience.

This is a part-time (20% / 0.2FTE), continuing role based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

The level of appointment will be contingent upon the educational and professional qualifications and experience.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for an Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) will range from $143,418 - $165,374 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will range from $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary for an Academic Associate Professor (Level D) will range from $172,686 - $190,248 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will range from $202,043 - $222,590 per annum.

We are seeking applications from candidates who:

• Possess a medical degree from a recognised educational institution.
• Possess of a PhD or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, or evidence of progress towards completion; and / or Professional Fellowship.
• Have current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a medical practitioner.
• Demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching medical students and/or junior doctors in academia or in clinical settings.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Niru Nirthanan via email at: [email protected] or on T +617 5678 8023.

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].

Closing date: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.