"Senior Lecturer (Paediatrics) - School of Medicine"

Exciting Senior Lecturer role in the School of Medicine, Discipline of Paediatrics and joint appointment with the Women’s & Children’s Health Network (WCHN).

Based in College of Health at the Women’s and Children's Hospital

Multiple Part-time (0.5FTE), 12-month fixed term contracts

Unique opportunity for a joint role across Adelaide University and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital

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Work that matters

The School of Medicine provides an innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment. We are seeking to appoint multiple part–time Senior Lecturers in the Department of Paediatrics as a joint appointment with WCHN, and who will participate in the delivery of clinical services in Paediatrics in one of the following specialities: Infectious Diseases, Respiratory.

The appointee will be based at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital and will be expected to participate in the delivery of clinical services and supervise junior medical staff. The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research for the School of Medicine, as determined by the needs of the School.

The team

The appointee will report to the Academic Lead WCH Precinct, as the nominee of the Dean of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health for teaching and research related activities, and to the Head of Clinical Unit, WCHN for clinical duties.

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Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

Adelaide University:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students in a clinical and academic setting
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing high quality research in a recognised area of Paediatrics
• Engaging in medical teaching programs

Women’s and Children’s Health Network:

• Clinical Delivery
• Clinical Leadership
• Clinical Administration

Essential

• Registered as a medical practitioner and specialist paediatrician with AHPRA
• FRACP (or equivalent)
• Track record in research and teaching commensurate with level
• Higher research degree (e.g; MD or PhD), or equivalent body of work

Desired

• Experience in provision of paediatric care in a tertiary referral centre

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Closing Date Thursday 19th March 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492726):

Professor Jenny Couper, Academic Lead WCH Precinct, Discipline of Paediatrics and Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, WCHN

E: Jennifer.couper@adelaide.edu.au

T: 8161 6242

Role not considering sponsorship

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

WWCC clearance – if applicable

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.