Professor (The Churack Chair in Chronic Pain, Education and Research), School of Medicine
Fremantle Campus
Part-time opportunity (0.4), Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level E from $213,491+ 14.5% super (pro-rata)

*1st July EA increase to $220,963pro rata + 15% superannuation.

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the role

The Churack Chair in Chronic Pain, Education and Research (Chair) has been established by the University as a result of a donation from Geoff and Moira Churack.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a national and international clinical leader and advocate in Chronic Pain Medicine, partnering with external bodies to advance education and research
• Elevate the profile of the Chair, the University, and Chronic Pain research and education globally
• Lead, conduct and contribute to highimpact research in Chronic Pain Medicine
• Translate research outcomes into teaching programs across medical and health disciplines
• Undertake clinical and/or laboratorybased research as required
• Supervise higher degree research students in Chronic Pain Medicine
• Initiate new research programs and secure external funding, including competitive grants
• Publish and present research findings across academic, scientific and professional forums
• Foster a culture of research excellence and scholarship within the University and broader community
• Lead curriculum development and teaching in Chronic Pain Medicine, ensuring integration across relevant programs
• Deliver teaching across preclinical and clinical medical education and contribute to other disciplines as appropriate
• Collaborate with faculties (Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and others) to embed Chronic Pain content in curricula
• Promote interdisciplinary and cross-campus collaboration in education and research
• Support student recruitment, orientation and enrolment initiatives
• Contribute to planning and delivery of teaching programs in Chronic Pain Medicine
• Participate in and lead meetings, committees, and professional activities as required

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Strongly committed to, and supportive of, the Objects of the University.
• Strongly committed to, and supportive of, the Catholic Health Australia - Code of Ethical Standards.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship in Pain Medicine under the auspices of the Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, or equivalent.
• Significant experience teaching in an undergraduate and postgraduate setting.
• Extensive clinical experience in the practice of Pain Medicine in a tertiary hospital setting.
• Evidence of research through either a higher degree or a significant history of publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise effectively with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional audit, clinical teaching and clinical research to advance the medical care of patients.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 4 August 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit:How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toMelissa Schmidt, Melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.