Continuing, Part Time Appointment | 0.2FTE 
Teaching Focused Academic Level E – annual salary $195,391 pa (pro rata)
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus| Position to commence January 2026

Be a-part of the CDU Menzies School of Medicine by performing in a senior leadership position within the Faculty of Health

About the Position
As the Professor Infectious Diseases, you will be responsible for providing academic leadership of Infectious Diseases within the CDU Menzies Medical Program (CMMP) and is responsible for overseeing clinical education and training of students at clinical placement sites. 
The Professor Infectious Diseases is a role that will have responsibility for the oversight, coordination and operationalisation of teaching and activities within Infectious Diseases. The incumbent will be expected to develop and lead academic excellence across affiliated clinical placement sites and successfully drive educational excellence within the clinical environment in the discipline.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A medical qualification registrable with AHPRA.
• A fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster academic achievement in others with demonstrated leadership in research and scholarship.
• Experience working as a clinical teacher and/or supervisor with either or both medical students and/ or junior doctors and specialist trainees.
• Experience in medical education, teaching and assessment preferably in both medical school and postgraduate training settings.
• High level interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse range of people.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Demonstrated organisational skills and management of administrative tasks. 

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level E. The base salary will be $195,391 per annum (pro rata) The total remuneration package will be $228.607 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, CDU remains firmly committed to increasing representation of First Nations employees. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here

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What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Professor Dianne Stephens on 08 8946 73***or email ***************@cdu.edu.au

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 62***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
 
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025
Please note: the position is due to commence January 2026