Deputy Director, Rural Clinical School – (Central Queensland, Wide Bay)
ApplyLocations: Rockhampton Hospital
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-46161
Rural Clinical SchoolPart-time (60%), fixed-term position through to 31st December 2026Base salary will be in the range $162,046 - $178,367 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D)Based at our Rockhampton HospitalAbout This Opportunity We are excited to offer an opportunity for an academic leader to oversee the implementation and delivery of the MD Program and Central Queensland Regional Training Hub activities as part of the Central Queensland – Wide Bay Regional Medical Pathway (CQWB RMP).
The University of Queensland is a key partner in the CQWB RMP, collaborating with Central Queensland University, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, and the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This position is based within the CQWB RMP, which is designed to support medical education and training across the region.
In 2023, the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities, three of which are within the Rural Clinical School (RCS). Two of these, the Central Queensland and Wide Bay Learning Communities, align with the CQWB RMP. These communities provide an academic home for students, academics, clinical teachers, and professional staff, where students are supported to grow as medical professionals throughout the MD program.
The University of Queensland operates three Regional Training Hubs (RTH), designed to support medical students and prevocational doctors pursuing careers in rural and regional medicine. Two of these hubs—RTH CQ and RTH WB—are directly aligned with the CQWB RMP, contributing to the development of rural and regional healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities: Teaching: Contribute to face-to-face clinical teaching relevant to clinical expertise, support the development of professional identity, and contribute to quality assurance and improvement activities.Research/Teaching Impact: Maintain personal academic standing including the pursuit of research and scholarship. Contribute to building of the Medical Pathway's research capacity.Supervision and Researcher Development: Foster others in the responsible conduct of research.Citizenship and Service: Provide academic leadership and oversight of the CQWB Regional Medical Pathway from student recruitment to fellowship training.This is a teaching-focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You Essential Medical qualification and a non-GP Specialist or General Practice Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.Masters or PhD, or equivalent experience, preferably in medical education or medical leadership.Expert knowledge and experience in a general or specialist clinical capacity.Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching.Experience in successfully undertaking or facilitating research or scholarship of teaching and learning.Demonstrated ability to engage effectively in the scholarship of teaching and learning.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.High level communication and interpersonal skills.A commitment to and an understanding of the issues surrounding living and working in a rural area.Desirable A record of peer-reviewed publications in reputed refereed journals.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.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Director, Rural Clinical School, Professor Riitta Partanen, ******
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents:
ResumeCover letterResponses to the 'About You' sectionOther Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply.
Applications close 9th February at 11.00pm AEST (R-46161).
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