Associate Professor/Professor (Academic Lead – Clinical Pharmacology)
Job No: 539818
Work type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Overview
The Academic Lead provides senior leadership in Clinical Pharmacology and Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) within the UNSW Medicine Program. The role is central to ensuring graduates are equipped to prescribe safely, effectively and judiciously, consistent with Australia’s National Medicines Policy.
Employment Details
* Employment Type: Part-time (0.4 FTE) or increased FTE by negotiation at time of application
* Duration: Academic Lead appointment will be 3 years, plus a continuing substantive appointment (Level D or E)
* Remuneration: From $185k - $237k base prorated (+17% super, clinical loading, leave loading)
* Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia.
* Location: St Vincent's Healthcare Clinical Campus UNSW, Darlinghurst, Sydney
About the Campus
The St Vincent’s Healthcare Clinical Campus in Darlinghurst encompasses the clinical facilities of St Vincent’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, St Vincent’s Clinic and its co-located medical research institutes and facilities. These include the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research. The campus allows students and staff to thrive in an atmosphere of dedication and excellence with state‑of‑the‑art clinical skills, information and computing resources on site.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior leadership in Clinical Pharmacology and Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
* Ensure graduates are equipped to prescribe safely, effectively and judiciously in line with National Medicines Policy.
* Lead curriculum leadership, teaching, assessment and innovation across all phases of the medical program, with a particular emphasis on Phase 3 and prescribing competence.
* Engage in curriculum governance, high‑stakes assessment and national professional and policy bodies.
* Undertake and lead research aligned with Clinical Pharmacology, QUM, prescribing education, medication safety and related clinical disciplines.
Qualifications
Level D
* Hold current registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner and specialist registration or equivalent professional standing.
* Recognised expertise in Clinical Pharmacology and Quality Use of Medicines.
* Extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
* Strong record of academic leadership, collaboration and governance contribution.
* Proven success in securing competitive research funding.
Level E (in addition to the above)
* Internationally recognised expertise in Clinical Pharmacology and QUM education and research.
* Demonstrated leadership of major academic units, committees or institutional initiatives.
* Sustained leadership of large-scale national and international research funding programs.
* Sustained record of influence on policy, accreditation, clinical guidelines or professional standards.
* Strong and sustained record of academic leadership and scholarship.
* Strategic leadership of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at faculty or institutional level.
Desirable
* National or international leadership in Clinical Pharmacology or medicines education and research.
* Significant contribution to national policy, accreditation or professional bodies.
* Record of educational scholarship and innovation.
Benefits
* Flexible Working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours)
* Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
* Career development opportunities
* Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
* Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave‑loading payments and salary sacrifice.
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Equal Opportunity
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Applications close: Sunday 7th June, before 11.30pm Sydney time.
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