"Clinical Academic (Indigenous Health)"

About This Opportunity

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an Indigenous Clinical Academic to join Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) to work in rural Indigenous health. As the Clinical Academic (Indigenous Health), you will support effective, high-quality rural education experiences for Indigenous clinicians and health students undertaking placements across rural and remote southern Queensland.

• Identify education and training needs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals in the rural health workforce.
• Develop and deliver programs to support career development and skill enhancement in providing health services.
• Engage and collaborate with Indigenous health organisations and traditional custodians across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
• Identify partnership opportunities to expand localised cultural safety education and Indigenous health programs.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by enhancing rural clinical learning experiences during their placements.
• Work closely with staff from SQRH and the UQ Rural Clinical School for guidance and support.

Applications are encouraged from across Queensland and Australia. The successful candidate can base themselves in Toowoomba or Charleville, with a possible relocation allowance.

About You

Genuine Occupational Requirement: This role is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). Evidence of identity will be required.

The ideal candidate has broad clinical health experience, at least 3 years of recent practice, a growing profile in clinical teaching and/or research, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or eligibility for a relevant professional body.

Demonstrate commitment to improving rural and remote health, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

For more details, view the information booklet. If inaccessible, email talent@uq.edu.au.