Job Description
Job description
Clinical Dean, Adelaide Medical School
Academic Level D or E (Salary band $162460 - $208,477 ), pro-rata per annum, plus clinical loading , depending on the candidate meeting the classification standards within the Enterprise Agreement 2026- 2026, along with an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.
5-year, fixed term, part time positions between 0.4 FTE and 0.8 FTE to be based within Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Lyell McEwin Hospital - - available immediately.
The Clinical Dean holds a key leadership position within the Adelaide Medical School, and design and delivery of the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Studies/ Doctor of Medicine (BMD) programs. It is anticipated that the Clinical Dean will be co-appointed to senior clinical role at a Local Health Network.
Responsible for overseeing clinical education and training of students at one of the University of Adelaide’s affiliated Local Health Networks (LHNs), the Clinical Dean will be crucial in coordinating and integrating relevant clinical teaching sites into the programs, serving as a local ambassador for the university and fostering engagement with the local clinical community.
The Clinical Dean will also play a vital role in realising the potential for postgraduate programs in the clinical space and increase the University presence in the LHN to promote collaborative research with the health sector and increase the University's productivity in that field.
This position works closely with the Dean of Medicine, the Director of Medical Education, Medical Program Coordinators and clinical and administrative staff based at the associated hospital and the Adelaide Medical School.
To Be Successful You Will Need
To be co-appointed to a senior (consultant) clinical role at a LHN.
Relevant experience in clinical education/training of medical students in teaching hospitals.
Specialist medical qualification and registration with AHPRA enabling clinical practice.
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with senior and junior medical staff and other health professionals in hospitals and the community, the University and wider community.
Passionate and unequivocal commitment to excellence in research and education and the demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate others.
Strong communication and persuasion skills leading to proven favourable outcomes.
Commitment to the principles of collegiality and to equity and diversity.
Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, energy, tenacity and judgement
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavor - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 21 February 2026.
For further information
For a Confidential Discussion Regarding This Position, Contact
Professor Josephine Thomas
Dean of Medicine, Head, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 831 348+3
E: [email protected]
Clinical Dean, Adelaide Medical School
Academic Level D or E (Salary band $162460 - $208,477 ), pro-rata per annum, plus clinical loading , depending on the candidate meeting the classification standards within the Enterprise Agreement 2026- 2026, along with an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.
5-year, fixed term, part time positions between 0.4 FTE and 0.8 FTE to be based within Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Lyell McEwin Hospital - - available immediately.
The Clinical Dean holds a key leadership position within the Adelaide Medical School, and design and delivery of the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Medical Studies/ Doctor of Medicine (BMD) programs. It is anticipated that the Clinical Dean will be co-appointed to senior clinical role at a Local Health Network.
Responsible for overseeing clinical education and training of students at one of the University of Adelaide’s affiliated Local Health Networks (LHNs), the Clinical Dean will be crucial in coordinating and integrating relevant clinical teaching sites into the programs, serving as a local ambassador for the university and fostering engagement with the local clinical community.
The Clinical Dean will also play a vital role in realising the potential for postgraduate programs in the clinical space and increase the University presence in the LHN to promote collaborative research with the health sector and increase the University's productivity in that field.
This position works closely with the Dean of Medicine, the Director of Medical Education, Medical Program Coordinators and clinical and administrative staff based at the associated hospital and the Adelaide Medical School.
To Be Successful You Will Need
To be co-appointed to a senior (consultant) clinical role at a LHN.
Relevant experience in clinical education/training of medical students in teaching hospitals.
Specialist medical qualification and registration with AHPRA enabling clinical practice.
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with senior and junior medical staff and other health professionals in hospitals and the community, the University and wider community.
Passionate and unequivocal commitment to excellence in research and education and the demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate others.
Strong communication and persuasion skills leading to proven favourable outcomes.
Commitment to the principles of collegiality and to equity and diversity.
Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, energy, tenacity and judgement
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavor - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 21 February 2026.
For further information
For a Confidential Discussion Regarding This Position, Contact
Professor Josephine Thomas
Dean of Medicine, Head, Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 (8) 831 348+3
E: [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Clinical Dean - D/E position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
