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 educational mission 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.    

The Associate Professor in Clinical Education is 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, the Associate Professor in Clinical Education will provide academic leadership to foster teaching innovations and excellence in scholarship, service and/or professional activities and make major original and innovative contributions to the field of expertise which are recognised as outstanding nationally or internationally.

The role includes direct contributions to the delivery of teaching in the MD program including team-based learning, teaching of clinical skills and communication skills, facilitation of clinical master classes and preparation of graduates for internship. It will also involve collaboration with academic colleagues across the campuses and sites at which the medical program is delivered to ensure a consistent, high-quality student learning experience.

In addition to the responsibilities associated with the Associate Professor of Clinical Education role, this position will take on the role of Program Director for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) for a period of 3 years. The MD Program Director, nominated by the School and appointed by the Dean - Learning and Teaching (Dean L&T), provides overarching leadership for the Doctor of Medicine Program across all teaching sites at Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba; with a primary focus on program delivery, quality assurance of the curriculum and responsibility for medical student matters. The Program Director may also be the Dean of Medicine’s nominee for representation at internal and external committees. The Program Director responsibilities will be allocated for an initial period of 3 years.

As Program Director the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing curriculum leadership for and quality enhancement of the program while working collegially with the Dean of Medicine, Deputy Head of School - Teaching and Learning, MD Program Advisor, MD Phase Leads, MD Program Support Officer, Academic Staff, Professional Staff and Clinical Staff to ensure positive student learning experiences and that program outcomes are achieved effectively.
• Working closely with the MD Program Advisor and MD Program Support Officer, maintain overarching responsibility for student issues including student health and wellbeing, student concerns and appeals, requests for leaves of absence, and academic integrity and professionalism breaches as well as approval of student progression, remediation and personalised study plans.
• Leading the MD Program Support Team comprising the MD Program Advisor, Program Support Officer, Phase Leads and Associate Phase Leads across the three teaching sites for the efficient delivery and resourcing of the MD Program and ensuring oversight for the Learning Management System (LMS) / Course Management System (CMS).
• Working collaboratively with the Dean of Medicine, Deputy Head – Teaching and Learning and MD Phase Leads contribute to the continuous review and improvement processes including the review of MD Program Guidelines, annual University-directed program and course reviews and annual reaccreditation monitoring by the Australian Medical Council.
• Working closely with the Dean of Medicine, MD Phase Leads and the Clinical Placements Team, ensure optimal engagement with Clinical Sub-Deans and Clinical Leads at all clinical training sites of the MD Program.
• Working closely with the MD Program Advisor and the Academic Title Holder Engagement Strategy Group, maintain operational oversight of engagement with clinical staff appointed to Academic Title Holder positions in the School.
• Working collaboratively with the Deputy Head – Teaching and Learning, Assessment Lead, Phase Leads, Course Convenors and External Consultants ensure ongoing quality assurance and rigor in assessments and assessment processes in the MD Program, and in the impact evaluation of the program.
• Representing the Dean of Medicine, School and the MD Program in external committees including at the Joint Medical Schools Placement Committees for hospitals and at Sub-Committees of the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) and Graduate Entry Medical Program Application and Selection Service (GEMPASS).

This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

The Sunshine Coast site is located on the land of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples.

Salary Range

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.

Candidates for this position will:

• Possess a medical degree from a recognised educational institution.
• Hold current registration in good standing or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a medical practitioner.
• Possess a masters or doctoral qualification of equivalent accreditation and standing and/or professional fellowship (e.g. FRACGP, FACRRM, FRACP); and/or progress towards completion of a masters / doctoral degree or professional fellowship.
• Demonstrate leadership, expertise and experience in leading and managing undergraduate or postgraduate medical programs or healthcare programs.

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. 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 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 working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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

Closing date: Tuesday, 26 May 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.