Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Law, Ethics and Professional Practice)

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.

As a community we are committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching across our diverse academic programs and courses. These include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry, medicine, dental hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics, paramedicine, and public health.

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

The Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Law, Ethics and Professional Practice) will play a key role in curriculum development, teaching and assessment across Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the four-year, postgraduate Doctor of Medicine program. This role focuses on core content areas including law, ethics and professional practice in healthcare.

You will support the School’s educational mission by delivering high-quality learning, assessment and evaluation activities. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also contribute to the broader goals of the School through scholarly activity, research and service, as negotiated with their Academic Supervisor.

You will be expected to make independent and original contributions to research that have a significant impact within your field of expertise.

This is a full-time, continuing position based at either Griffith University’s Gold Coast location or the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI). As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Senior Lecturer (Level C) range $138,702 - $159,936 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $162,281 - $187,125 per annum.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in legal education and a passion for contributing to medical education. Your qualifications and experience will include:

• A law degree from a recognised educational institution
• A doctoral or master’s qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing, and/or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree in law or a relevant discipline or field
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing curriculum, courses or modules, and assessment within a medical, health or academic program

In addition, you will have:

• A strong understanding of legal, ethical and professional practice issues relevant to healthcare
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary academic teams
• A commitment to student-centred, inclusive, and evidence-informed teaching practices

Why Griffith?

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

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

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. 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 qualifications 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 Australian work rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Niru Nirthanan, Dean of Medicine via email at: [email protected] or by phone on (07) 5678 8023.

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

Closing date: Sunday, 6 June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.