"Professor of General Practice"

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locations

Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR0000015728

About the opportunity

Since 1966, Flinders University has been at the forefront of innovation in Australian higher education, shaping the future through bold ideas, pioneering research, and transformative learning experiences. With campuses in Adelaide, rural South Australia, and the Northern Territory, the University is dedicated to advancing knowledge and making a meaningful impact - locally, nationally, and globally.

The College of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an exceptional academic leader for this distinguished professorial appointment. You will provide visionary leadership in teaching and research, advancing our national and international reputation as a centre of excellence in primary health care while making a lasting impact on the discipline of General Practice. 

You will lead the General Practice Teaching Program within the Doctor of Medicine course and other programs, bringing innovative approaches to clinical placement education and assessment. Your research excellence will be demonstrated through high-quality publications, competitive external grants, and supervision of doctoral candidates. You have a driving passion for inspiring the next generation of general practitioners and your fellow industry colleagues, evident through your experience successfully publishing and co-supervising grant submissions, of which is a central responsibility of this position. 

About You

The successful candidate will contribute to academic standards, educational policy development, and quality assurance processes while fostering collaborative links across the University, with industry and community partners, and with national and international institutions. The position operates within both University and Health Service environments and may include clinical activities. 

You hold a PhD or equivalent qualification with a distinguished track record of clinical and teaching expertise in General Practice at tertiary level, including international leadership and collaboration. Your innovation in teaching methods maximises student learning outcomes, while your significant educational leadership inspires excellence among colleagues. 

Your expertise in curriculum development and flexible delivery methods, including e-learning platforms, is complemented by significant contributions to the discipline at local, national, and international levels. You will also possess an international research reputation evidenced by sustained high-quality publications and competitive external grants, along with a longstanding history of successfully supervising research students. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and industry partners. 

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

How to Apply and Information

Flinders University is partnering with Perrett Laver for this exclusive appointment. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/ca70bad6-6709-d72e-49cf-3a1f9a0ef9ff

For further information and a confidential conversation please contact Orla McKibbin at: orla.mckibbin@perrettlaver.com

Applications to be submitted before 9:00am ACDT, Monday 23 March, 2026.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

23 Mar 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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