Associate Professor (Discipline Lead) Surgery

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Job Description

• Fixed Term part time appointment (2-years, 14 hours per week, 0.4 FTE)
• Level D: $179,439 - $192,572(pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
• Clinical Loading (if eligible)
• Located at one of the llawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District hospitals (Wollongong, Shellharbour or Shoalhaven)

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations.

The Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) is committed to engaging with and responding to the health and workforce needs of our local, regional, and rural communities. Our goal is to improve health and wellbeing through excellence in medical education and meaningful, community-focused research. Our graduates become skilled, compassionate practitioners committed to improving healthcare, especially in regional, rural, and remote communities. Our research and teaching tackle health inequities, strengthen wellbeing in underserved areas, and support Indigenous-led initiatives shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities.

About the role

This role provides educational leadership in surgery within the UOW Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This includes leadership for curriculum review and development, teaching and assessment, while supporting research in the discipline.

You will also draw on your clinical networks to strengthen student learning opportunities across UOW’s regional and rural partners and provide leadership to clinician educators including surgeons working across MD training hubs.

About you

You are a qualified surgeon with ( or working towards) a consultant appointment with ISLHD and are eligible for Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) registration in NSW. You bring demonstrated experience in medical education, including teaching across all levels and contributing to curriculum and assessment development.

You are a collaborative leader who can effectively support teams and mentor others across distributed settings. With strong interpersonal skills, you build effective relationships in both clinical and academic environments. You also show a clear commitment to ongoing professional development, research and delivering high-quality outcomes in both patient care and education.

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Associate Professor Ahmad Elgendy, Co-Academic Program Director (Clinical) via email: aelgendy@uow.edu.au

Position description

Closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026, 11:55 PM

Special job requirements:

• Maintain unrestricted registration as a FRACS in NSW. Current or anticipated appointment as a consultant surgeon with ISLHD
• As this position requires attendance at Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PG1) Policy Directive (PD2024_015) https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.