Deputy Head of Learning Community (Year 2)

Job Description:

• Rural Clinical School
• Part-time (40%), permanent/fixed-term position through to April 2028
• Base salary will be in the range $143,099 - $164,748 + 17% 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 Communities—including within the Rural Clinical School—you 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 UQ’s 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 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, f.iqbal@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

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 don’t 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).