Director, Southern Queensland Rural Health
Director, Southern Queensland Rural Health
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Job Description
Full-time fixed-term position at Academic Level D or E for 5 years
Based in Toowoomba this role will support the Southwest and Darling Downs regions
About This Opportunity
Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to take on the role ofDirector. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of rural health education research and service delivery across Southern Queensland.
SQRH is a unique collaboration betweenUQUniSQ and both the Darling Downs and South West Hospital and Health Services funded through the Australian GovernmentsRural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program. Together we are driving innovation in rural health workforce development with a strong focus on student placements interprofessional learning and community impact.
As Director you will lead a multidisciplinary team of educators clinicians researchers and professional staff working across a wide geographic footprint (including Toowoomba Charleville St George and Chinchilla) with potential for future expansion. Youll oversee student-led clinics foster high-quality clinical supervision and champion initiatives that increase placement capacity through telehealth mobile clinics and new service models.
This role offers the chance to:
Influence rural health workforce policy at local state and national levels;
Build and sustain strategic partnerships across academia government and health services;
Drive research and innovation that directly improves rural health outcomes; and
Lead a high-performing team in a collaborative purpose-driven environment.
SQRH is funded via the Australian Governments Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program.
For further information please click here to view the information booklet.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds who have joined us from all over the world and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders regardless of personal financial or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment grant writing support greater research funding opportunities and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave 17.5% annual leave loading flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
Were seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with a strong background in health education or research and a deep commitment to improving rural health outcomes. Youll bring senior leadership experience in complex multidisciplinary environments with a proven ability to manage resources deliver impactful projects and build effective partnerships across academic clinical and community settings. A solid understanding of rural health policy education and research in Australia is essential along with a passion for addressing the challenges faced by rural remote and Indigenous communities.
Youll be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels including government health services and university partners. Experience in rural health education and training and a demonstrated ability to influence policy and practice will be highly regarded. A PhD is desirable but not essential; what matters most is your ability to lead with vision integrity and a commitment to making a lasting difference.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks including: right to work in Australia criminal check education check.
Relocating from interstate or overseas We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support can find out more about life in Australias Sunshine State here.
Questions
For more information about this opportunity please contact Professor Sandy Brauer (Deputy Executive Dean) via Associate Professor Geoff Argus (Director Rural Health) via or Michael Walsh (Principal Advisor Talent Acquisition) via
Want to Apply
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter responding to the About You section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. Were dedicated to equity diversity and inclusion fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting retaining and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances please contact .
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who dont meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close 08 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54487).
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
