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SalaryPart-time (0.4 to 0.8FTE) fixed-term contract available until December 2024 with a likely extension Opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practices, design and evaluation within rural Clinical School environments based in Lismore, Northern Rivers Base Salary starting from $83,454+ 17% superannuation (Pro Rata)About the opportunityThe University Centre for Rural Health (Northern Rivers) provides a multidisciplinary centre of excellence in education of students for clinical practice in rural health and conducts research relevant to the health needs of rural communities situated within the Northern Rivers region of NSW and elsewhere. The University of Sydney’s Rural Clinical School (Northern Rivers), known locally as the University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH), is a vibrant collaborative academic hub for rural health development. UCRH is located in the Northern Rivers region of
New South Wales, an area characterised by significant disparities in social and economic conditions, a rapidly growing and ageing population, and a relatively high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The university is seeking to employ a Lecturer (Level A or Level B
- Clinical Education) to contribute to the teaching and learning who will have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design such as service learning.
This position will be working in a multidisciplinary team at the Rural Clinical School
- Northern Rivers (University Centre for Rural Health)
- and based at the Lismore Campus (outreach to Casino/Kyogle regions), focusing on Occupational Therapy and/ or Speech Pathology (0.04 to 0.8FTE).
The incumbent will provide students with clinical placement opportunities, structured learning programs in a multi-disciplinary environment, and an immersion in the elements of rurality and social equity. The education program is delivered on behalf of the Commonwealth’s Rural Health Multi-Disciplinary Training program under the Aged Care Expansion Grant and placements sites will be located in Casino, Kyogle and Bonalbo. Please note this role requires the incumbent to live within the Northern Rivers region
- relocation package may be available under specific circumstances.
The region of Lismore and the Richmond Valley on the far North Coast of NSW offers something for every kind of person– from nature lovers to culture vultures and foodies. The area has everything from rainforest walking tracks to empty beaches, though its artistic offerings are just as celebrated. Lismore is at the heart of the region; here you’ll find a vibrant arts and music scene, populated by a colourful collection of locals
- please see the link below for more information on the region.
https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/lismore-areaYour key responsibilities will be to:Undertake independent teaching, coaching and clinical education of students within rural placement sitesapply experience and expertise in clinical practice to educational design and delivery across disciplinesengage in high-quality clinical teaching and learning experiences, meeting expectations and standards for clinical education staffdemonstrate impact through…
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