"Deputy Head of the Learning Community (Year 4)"

Job Description:

• Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences / Rural Clinical School
• Part-time (20%), fixed-term position from July 2026 until June 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 within the Rural Clinical School. These Learning Communities bring together students, academics, clinical teachers, and professional staff to create a supportive home where students learn from each other and are empowered to thrive as they progress through the MD program.

The Deputy Head of the Learning Community (Year 4) will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the Learning Community environment. This role focuses on fostering inclusivity and a strong sense of belonging for both students and staff, with a primary emphasis on creating a supportive space that enables medical students to flourish personally, academically, and professionally. The successful candidate is expected to commence in the role on 1 July 2026.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Act as an effective and professional role model while providing high-quality academic leadership for Year 4 learning and assessment, including academic guidance, remediation, pastoral care, career support, and extension activities across the Learning Community.
• Serve as an educational advisor and clinical coach, contributing to face-to-face clinical teaching and assessment to support students’ professional identity, clinical knowledge, and skills.
• Assist in coordination of the Year 4 MD course, including oversight of clinical immersion experiences and tutorials, engagement with centrally delivered learning, collaboration with external partners, staff training, and monitoring of student progress and reviews.

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 as a medical practitioner in Australia, including a specialist qualification recognised by the relevant Royal College.
• PhD or equivalent in the discipline, or an appropriate combination of professional practice and academic service relevant to the field.
• An established profile and substantial senior contribution to high-quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and/or professional entry levels.
• Expert disciplinary knowledge with extensive generalist or specialist clinical experience, including dissemination of innovative clinical techniques.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, with demonstrated contribution to successful applications for external research funding.
• A strong track record in curriculum design, course development, and continuous innovation of educational programs within the discipline.
• Demonstrated contribution to the supervision and training of trainees within clinical specialty training programs.
• Evidence of meaningful internal service contributions and leadership in external professional activities that strengthen links within the profession and relevant 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 other role-specific requirements such as 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 Associate Professor Sunday Pam via sunday.pam@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 addressing 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 Sunday 26 April 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-58934). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 5th May.