Academic Leader for Medical Education

2 weeks ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join our team as the Academic Guidance Lead. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting students throughout their Doctor of Medicine program.


The Academic Guidance Lead will be responsible for close collaboration with other RCU academics to enhance the Learning Community environment, fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging for both students and staff. The primary focus is on creating a mutually supportive environment that enables medical students to thrive.


This position reports to the Head of Regional Training Hub Central Queensland Head.


Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching: Provide specialised academic advice to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Regional Clinical Unit (RCU).
  • Provide high quality academic leadership support and enhance the progression of students through each of the four years of the MD program. This includes academic guidance, remediation, pastoral care, career guidance and extension activities for students.
  • Research: Maintain personal academic standing including the pursuit of research and scholarship.
  • Supervision and Researcher Development: Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of student capability and skill.
  • Citizenship and Service: Consistently demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values. Contribute proactively and respectfully to the RCU and Learning Community.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's website.


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.


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.


About You

  • Medical qualification and a General Practice Specialist or non-GP Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.
  • Experience in student support and/or clinical supervision of medical students and demonstrated skills in education at undergraduate, postgraduate level and/or professional level.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and knowledge of medical education.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage effectively in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, establish effective relationships, and to manage disparate interests in an academic environment.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues and the relevant external partners.
  • A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding, living and working in a rural and/or regional area.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations.


You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.


How to Apply

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:



  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Responses to the 'About You' section

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.


We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.


Reach out to us for accessibility support or adjustments.


Applications close at 11.00pm AEST. Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 8th October.

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