Principal Specialty Supervisor in Critical Care

• Greater Brisbane Clinical School

• Part-time (0.25FTE), fixed term position through to 31st December 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $140,293 - $161, % Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Princess Alexandra Hospital

The University of Queensland (UQ) is seeking a values-driven Teaching Focused (TF) Senior Lecturer and Principal Specialty Supervisor to lead excellence in medical education. In this role, you will coordinate and inspire academic staff, fostering collaboration and innovation in teaching while shaping educational practice and policy.

As Principal Specialty Supervisor, you will lead high-quality clinical education across QEII, Redland, and Princess Alexandra Hospitals, working closely with the Mayne Academy and the Academy for Medical Education. You'll integrate learning across all program years, engage with hospital and community clinicians, and mentor Specialty Supervisors and Educational Registrars.

This is an exciting opportunity for a respected clinical academic to make a visible impact on teaching, leadership, and the future of medical education at UQ.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching & Learning – Provide specialty-specific leadership in delivering high-quality clinical education, supervision, assessment, and feedback across all years of the program, while supporting colleagues and contributing to curriculum improvement.

• Research (where applicable) – Maintain an active research profile with quality outputs, funding applications, and engagement with best-practice methodologies, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• Supervision & Development (where applicable) – Lead and mentor staff and trainees through effective supervision, feedback, and professional development, while modelling responsible professional and research conduct.

• Citizenship & Service – Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe environment, support student engagement and career development, pursue continuing professional development, and actively participate in School, Faculty, and University initiatives and governance.

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

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.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, 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.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

• Medical qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with a specialist qualification recognised by:

  • College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand,

• An established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in the discipline area.

• Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.

• Expert discipline knowledge and extensive experience in a general or specialist capacity, including evidence of dissemination and adoption of new and innovative clinical techniques.

• Active participation in the development and continuous innovation of programs, curricula and/or course material in the discipline area.

• Record of supervision of HDR students and/or trainees in speciality training programs.

• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with demonstrated leadership roles in external activities that foster links within the profession and the relevant specialty, including developing consultancies in speciality areas.

This position is a fixed term appointment with the University, working in collaboration with the Princess Alexandra Hospital for the duration of the appointment. A Conjoint/Secondment arrangement with Queensland Health may be considered for a suitable applicant.

This position may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role, based on the successful candidate's qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found here

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. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

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 23rd November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 8th December.