About the opportunity
The Sydney Medical School is one of the highest-rated education and research institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, improving human health and welfare through education, research, and the provision of healthcare.
The General Practice Clinical School is looking to appoint an Associate Professor in General Practice to engage and collaborate with staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students within the specialty, Sydney Medical School and Faculty of Medicine and Health.
This role provides academic leadership across teaching, research and service, contributing to the national and international standing of the discipline. The successful candidate will lead innovative curriculum development, drive impactful research, and foster a collaborative and high-performing academic environment.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead and sustain a nationally or internationally recognised research program
secure research funding and build strategic research collaborations
deliver and oversee high-quality teaching and supervision of students
lead curriculum innovation and program development
provide academic leadership, mentoring and guidance to staff
contribute to governance, service and strategic initiatives within the faculty
About you
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery/ Doctor of Medicine or equivalent
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or equivalent
current APHRA registration
a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline
an established research profile with national or international recognition
extensive experience in research, including publications and funding success
demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum design
experience supervising higher degree research students and mentoring staff
strong track record of academic leadership and contribution to institutional initiatives.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au
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Sunday 26 July 2026 11:59 PM
