• Rural Clinical School

• Part-time (40%) permanent/fixed-term position through to April 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $143099 - $% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Toowoomba Campus

About This Opportunity

Be part of a transformative approach to medical education at UQ. With the establishment of geographically based Learning Communitiesincluding within the Rural Clinical Schoolyou will help create a connected supportive academic home where students academics and clinicians come together to learn and thrive.

As Deputy Head of Learning Community (Year 2) you will play a key role in shaping and evolving an inclusive learning environment that fosters belonging collaboration and professional growth. Working closely with colleagues you will support medical students to flourish throughout the MD program contributing to a culture that values connection wellbeing and excellence in education.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide academic leadership for Year 2 delivering high-quality teaching assessment student support (including advising remediation and progression oversight) and contributing to clinical education and staff development.

• Maintain an active research profile applying best-practice methodologies and contributing to collaborative research that strengthens the Rural Clinical School and Regional Clinical Unit.

• Lead supervision and researcher development by supporting student research engagement and effectively managing coaching and developing staff across the employee lifecycle.

• Contribute to citizenship and service through active participation in governance fostering rural career pathways engaging with healthcare partners and supporting community and professional initiatives.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQs Criteria for Academic Performance.

The successful applicant may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role based on their qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found.

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 access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Medical qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia with a specialist or general practice qualification permitting specialist registration with AHPRA.

• An established profile in clinical teaching.

• Expert knowledge and experience in a general or specialist clinical capacity including evidence of knowledge of current education best practise.

• Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.

• Experience in undertaking or facilitating research or scholarship of teaching and learning.

• A record of contribution to the supervision of medical students

• Ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the UQRCS within hospitals and health care facilities at a university level and in the wider community including professional bodies

• High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students colleagues and the wider community

• A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding living and working in a rural and/or regional area

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks which may include verification of the right to work in Australia qualifications professional registration (AHPRA) and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions

For more information about this opportunity please contact Head Toowoomba RCU Dr Furhan Iqbal .

For application inquiries please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.

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

• Responses 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 particularly from Australias First Nations Peoples. 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 Thursday 30 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62550).