- Support future doctors in a program that shapes Tasmania’s health workforce
- Contribute to curriculum that nurtures self-care, ethics, and leadership in Medicine students.
- Fixed Term (2 years), Part Time (0.4) based at the Launceston Clinical School
About the opportunity
The Tasmanian School of Medicine is looking for a Coordinator, Student Support and Development to join their team based at the Launceston Clinical School.
As our new Coordinator, Student Support and Development, you will deliver student-centred case coordination for students experiencing academic and personal difficulty that continues throughout the student’s support journey, from initial presentation through to resolution or transition.
You will work with the Lead Coordinator, to implement and evaluate policies and procedures relating to the support of students within the Medicine Program, providing effective channels for student representation and expression of concern about aspects of their study.
You will work with academic staff, Student Safety and Wellbeing, Accessibility Services, Professional Experience Placement (PEP), Accommodation, and external providers like Headspace and Drs4Drs to ensure wraparound care.
Our ideal candidate will be a compassionate and strategic professional with a strong foundation in student wellbeing, mental health or medical education. They will have postgraduate qualifications (e.g. counselling, psychology, education, or a health discipline) and a demonstrated commitment to supporting students in high-pressure environments such as Medicine.
They will also be academically engaged and able to contribute to teaching in the Ethics, Professionalism, and Leadership Domain, and ideally bring a research profile in student wellbeing or medical education.
What you’ll do:
- Undertake scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant postgraduate) coursework teaching of a high quality.
- Identify and manage appropriate support and/or referral to internal University external support services for students experiencing academic or personal difficulties during their studies.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to staff responding to disclosures or concerns relating to student wellbeing, safety or experiences of harm.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and ensure service delivery meets legal, ethical, and professional obligations.
- Undertake high-quality research, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
What we’re looking for:
- A postgraduate qualification (Masters, PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Experience in University-level teaching and learning.
- Clinical/industry/professional experience relevant to the position.
- A good record of, and continuing commitment to research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of mental health, wellbeing, student support or medical education.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and sustaining meaningful collaborations across local and national networks, including academic disciplines, professional sectors, relevant industries, and the broader community.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 (pro rata) comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the Roles Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
- For further information about this position, please contact Fiona Cocker, Coordinator, Student Development & Support MBBS, on Fiona.Cocker@utas.edu.au or 03 62266930.
- 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.
PD - 501816 - Coordinator, Student Support and Development.pdf
Applications close Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 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.
