Rural Clinical Education Coordinator
Rural Clinical Education Coordinator
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252
Term: Part-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2026.
The Position
The Rural Education Coordinator is a critical professional role within the Rural Clinical School (RCS), reporting to the RCS Manager and working closely with the Academic Education Lead, RCS leadership, academic staff, and professional colleagues across the Medical School and Clinical Schools. The position provides leadership and coordination across the rural medical education portfolio, with responsibility for the operational administration, delivery, and quality assurance of rural teaching and learning activities across RCS programs.
Under broad direction, the role oversees complex education administration functions including timetabling, curriculum delivery, student progression, compliance reporting, and the management of digital learning environments such as Canvas. The position ensures that University policies, procedures, and legislative requirements are consistently applied, KPIs are monitored and reported, and opportunities for service improvement are identified and implemented. It also plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, liaison with internal and external partners (including ARMS and regional training hubs), and the promotion of rural medical education through communication, engagement, and marketing initiatives, contributing directly to the quality and continuity of the rural student experience.
The Person
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and relationship‑management skills, enabling effective collaboration with academic staff, professional colleagues, students, and internal and external partners. They will demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, and problem‑solving skills, with the capacity to provide high‑level advice on education administration matters and ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
A commitment to service excellence and continuous process improvement is essential, along with strong capability in data analysis, reporting, and the use of digital learning systems such as Canvas. The role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who is motivated by supporting high‑quality student experiences and who values teamwork, professionalism, and the objectives of rural medical education.
The School
The Rural Clinical School (RCS) is a key component of the ANU Medical School and plays a central role in delivering high‑quality rural medical education across the School’s catchment. The RCS supports undergraduate medical students through immersive rural clinical training, contributing to the University’s commitment to addressing rural health workforce needs and improving health outcomes in regional and remote communities.
Working in close collaboration with academic leaders, clinical educators, health services, and University stakeholders, the RCS delivers teaching and learning activities across multiple locations and years of the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program. The School is characterised by a strong collegial culture, a commitment to student support and educational excellence, and an emphasis on continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. Through its education, engagement, and promotion activities, the RCS actively fosters interest in rural medical practice and supports the development of future rural clinicians.
The College
The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to several cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.
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For further information, please contact: Nancy Martin, T: +61 451201907, E: nancy.martinlarotta@anu.edu.au.
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require a reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.
Application information
In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
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