• Rural Clinical School

• Part-time (20%), fixed-term position through to December 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $143,099 - $164,748 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

• Based at our Rockhampton Regional Clinical Unit

About This Opportunity 

At UQ, you’ll be part of a values-driven community committed to inclusion, connection and impact. Following the establishment of eight geographically based Learning Communities in 2023—three within the Rural Clinical School—UQ Medical School is redefining how students, academics, clinical teachers and professional staff come together to create an academic home where students are supported to thrive throughout the Doctor of Medicine program.

The Academic Guidance Lead plays a pivotal role in this environment, providing expert support to students across their MD journey and working closely with Regional Clinical Unit academics to continually strengthen the Learning Community. Guided by UQ’s commitment to belonging and excellence, this role focuses on fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that enables students and staff to connect, grow and flourish as developing medical professionals.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

• Student-centred teaching and leadership: Provide expert academic guidance and leadership across Years 1–4 of the MD program using a stepped-care approach, delivering tailored support, remediation, pastoral and career guidance, and contributing to high-quality clinical teaching and staff development.

• Learning community and quality improvement: Work collaboratively with students and colleagues to develop personalised learning plans, support transition to the new MD and Learning Communities, and contribute to quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement across the TRCU and Rural Clinical School.

• Research and supervision: Maintain personal academic standing through research and scholarship, build regional research capacity through collaborative projects, and lead student engagement in research while developing and managing staff performance in line with University policy.

• Citizenship, service and rural impact: Actively contribute to the TRCU and wider community, promote rural medical careers, engage constructively with healthcare partners, fulfil mandatory training requirements, and represent UQ through service on committees and community engagement.

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

About UQ

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.

About You 

• Relevant medical qualification with current AHPRA registration and extensive clinical experience in a general or specialist capacity.

• Demonstrated excellence in medical education, including student support, clinical supervision, and high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Strong academic profile with peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and contributions to successful external research funding.

• Proven academic leadership in teaching and learning, including scholarship of learning and teaching and senior contributions to curriculum quality.

• Established service and leadership record within the University and profession, fostering professional links, specialty engagement, and consultancy development.

• Highly developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage complex academic environments.

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), 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, 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

• 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 Tuesday 31 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-59741). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 7th April 2026.