"Deputy Head of Learning Community (Year 3)"

Part-time (20%), fixed-term position from June 2026 until May 2028

Base salary will be in the range $140,293.65 - $161,518.34 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

Based at our Rockhampton Hospital location

About This Opportunity

In 2023, the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities, four of which are part of the Greater Brisbane Clinical School. These Learning Communities bring together students, academics, clinical teachers, and professional staff to create a supportive environment where students learn from each other and are guided to flourish throughout the MD program.

The Deputy Head of the Learning Community (Year 3) will play a key role in shaping and continually enhancing the Learning Community experience. This position focuses on fostering an inclusive environment and a strong sense of belonging for both students and staff, ensuring a supportive setting that enables medical students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

The successful candidate is expected to commence in the role on 1 June 2026.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Act as an effective and professional role model, providing high-quality academic leadership for Year 3 learning experiences, assessment, and student support, including guidance, remediation, pastoral care, career advice, and extension activities.
• Serve as an educational advisor and clinical coach, contributing to the coordination of the Year 3 MD course, clinical immersion experiences, tutorials, centrally provided learning, and engagement with external partners, while supporting staff development and monitoring student progress.
• Undertake and contribute to research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, applying best-practice methodologies, producing quality outputs, seeking funding, and leading collaborations to advance pedagogical practices.
• Provide supervision and development for students, trainees, and staff, including coaching, feedback, professional development, and management of staff in accordance with university policies.

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

About You

• Medical qualification with eligibility for registration in Australia and a specialist qualification recognised by the relevant Royal College, plus a PhD or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Established profile and substantial senior contribution in clinical teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional entry levels.
• Expert disciplinary knowledge and extensive generalist or specialist clinical experience, including dissemination of innovative clinical techniques.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and contribution to successful applications for external research funding.
• Strong track record in curriculum development, program innovation, and course material design within the discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership and service through supervision of trainees, internal contributions, and external professional engagement within the specialty.

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.

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 addressing the ‘About You’ section