Jobs and Careers

• Inspire and mentor the next generation in a vibrant rural setting
• Advance excellence in medical education within Tasmania’s leading School of Medicine
• Full time, 3 year Fixed-Term opportunity based in our stunning Cradle Coast campus, based in Burnie on the NW coast of Tasmania

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Medical Sciences within the Tasmanian School of Medicine.

This position will focus on the delivery of high-quality medical education, including teaching foundational medical sciences across a variety of disciplines and using online and on-campus learning modalities.  This position will support the supply of a skilled medical workforce to Tasmania. 

What you’ll do:

• Undertake high quality and scholarly undergraduate teaching across the medical sciences that are fundamental to the study of medicine
• Mentor and support rural students both at an individual and peer group level to succeed in their rural medical training pathway.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally.
• Seek out and engage in opportunities to continuously improve academic learning and teaching skills.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.­

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant medical sciences discipline or equivalent to a postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in undergraduate University-level teaching and learning. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with staff, students and external organisations.
• High-level organisational skills including experience adhering to safe operating procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative coupled with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Lizzi Shires, Professor, Lizzi.Shires@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501471 - Lecturer in Medical Sciences.pdf

Applications close Monday, 3 November 2025, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. 

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.