Part-time (50%), fixed term through to 12th May 2030
Base salary will be in the range $168,593 - $185,573 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D)
Based at our Herston Campus
Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50, known for its excellence in teaching, learning and research, and for shaping the future of health in Queensland and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to provide academic leadership in one of Australia's most innovative medical education programs.
The University of Queensland’s Medical School is seeking a Deputy Director (Education) to lead the implementation of its reimagined MD Program within the Greater Brisbane Clinical School (GBCS). Launched in 2023, the new MD Program is learner-centred, integrated, and designed to better prepare graduates for clinical practice, featuring earlier clinical exposure, programmatic assessment, and a focus on smooth transition to internship.
You will play a key leadership role across the four Learning Communities of the GBCS—West, South, North and Central—working closely with clinical partners and academic teams to ensure a high-quality student experience. This role is central to supporting the vision of the UQ Medical School as it fosters connected learning communities that nurture the next generation of medical professionals.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Have primary responsibility for academic oversight and leadership of the implementation and provision of all four years of the MD Program within GBCS.
Contribute to face-to-face clinical teaching, relevant to clinical expertise, to support the development of professional identity, as well as clinical knowledge and skills, where feasible.
Be an effective and professional role model for students
Teaching Impact/Research: Maintain personal academic standing including the pursuit of research and scholarship of teaching and learning.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Mentor and support students and supervisors, promoting professional development, responsible research conduct, and high standards of performance and behaviour.
For a full position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au
This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
This position reports to the Director, Greater Brisbane Clinical School.
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 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, including evidence of knowledge of current education best practice.
Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and/or professional level, in a range of settings including small and large groups.
Experience in successfully undertaking or facilitating research or scholarship of teaching and learning, with the 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 complex environments.
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 applicant may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role, based on their 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 Professor Michael Reade, Director Greater Brisbane Clinical School m.reade@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.
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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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 23 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57276). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st December.