Deputy Head of Learning Community (Year 3 & 4) - Greenslopes
Locations:
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital - Herston
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43500
Greenslopes Clinical Unit.
Part-time (25%), permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $134,845 - $155,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
Based at Greenslopes Private Hospital
About This Opportunity
In 2023 the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities four of which are within the Greater Brisbane Clinical School. The Learning Communities bring together students, academics, clinical teachers and professional staff to provide a home where students are engaged in learning from each other and are supported to flourish as they develop as a medical professional across the MD program.
The Deputy Head of the Central Learning Community Year 3 and 4 will contribute to the establishment and continual development of the Learning Community environment in a manner that promotes inclusivity and a sense of belonging for students and staff with the primary focus on providing a mutually supportive environment to allow medical students to flourish.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching: Provide high-quality academic leadership and support for Year 3 and 4 students, including guidance, remediation, and career advice.
- Coordinate and oversee medical programs, ensuring effective clinical immersion experiences and engagement with learning activities.
- Contribute to staff training, monitor student progress, and participate in continuous professional development to enhance overall learning quality.
- Citizenship and Service: Consistently demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values.
- Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and culturally safe workplace and learning environment in the Greater Brisbane Clinical School and Central Learning Community.
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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
About You
- Medical qualification and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.
- Appropriate combination of professional and academic service relevant to the field.
- An established profile in clinical teaching.
- 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 of new and innovative clinical techniques.
- A strong track record of participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
- A solid record of contribution to the supervision of trainees in clinical 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.
In this role, you will be responsible for teaching and supervising medical students within the hospital. Applicants must hold a clinical position at Greenslopes Hospital to be considered for this opportunity.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Head of Greenslopes Clinical Unit Professor Rachel Thomson at r.thomson@uq.edu.au. For application queries or a full position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want 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
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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Wednesday 9th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-43500). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 14th October.
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