RBCU Head of Clinical Unit/Head of Central LC at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

185573.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Leadership, Clinical Teaching, Research Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Management, Financial Management, Student Support, Collaboration, Communication, Healthcare Partnerships, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Professional Development, Community Engagement, Teaching Excellence, Strategic Planning

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Greater Brisbane Clinical School Full-time/part-time (50%), permanent/fixed-term position for up to 2 years Base salary will be in the range $168,593- $185,573 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D) Based at our Herston Campus About This Opportunity The University of Queensland is seeking an academic leader to serve as Head, Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit (RBCU) and Head, Learning Community (Central). This dual role leads the delivery of the flagship MD program at the Clinical Unit while building strong partnerships with the Hospital and Health Service Executive to ensure excellence in teaching and student outcomes. As Head of the Central Learning Community, encompassing both the RBCU and the Greenslopes Clinical Unit, you will foster a strong sense of belonging for students and staff, guiding medical students throughout their four-year journey and strengthen connections across hospitals, community health services, and general practices. This is a unique opportunity to shape medical education, drive staff engagement, and contribute to UQ’s vision for world-class teaching and learning. Key responsibilities will include: Leadership and Engagement: Provide academic leadership of the Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit and Learning Community (Central), fostering strong partnerships with Hospital and Health Service executives, healthcare facilities, and the broader University community to enhance teaching, learning, and student belonging. Academic Workforce Development: Recruit, support, and mentor academic staff and UQ Academic Title Holders, ensuring high-quality teaching, research capacity, and alignment with the goals of the Medical School and Faculty. Operational and Resource Management: Oversee the Unit’s operational, financial, and infrastructure needs, ensuring responsible use of resources, effective delivery of professional staff services, and representation of the Unit and Medical School in relevant committees and external partnerships. Teaching, Learning, and Research Excellence: Lead the delivery and continual improvement of the MD program within the Unit and Learning Community, ensure student support and progression, foster a culture of teaching excellence, and promote clinical and educational research that contributes to the school’s reputation and impact. For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au The preferred Academic Category for this position is Teaching Focused. Appointment under the Academic Category of Clinical Academic may be considered in discussion with the preferred candidate. As a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. As a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. In this role, you will be responsible for teaching and supervising medical students within the hospital. Applicants must hold a clinical position at Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital to be considered for this opportunity. 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, 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 with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, including a specialist qualification recognised by AHPRA and the relevant specialist college. Postgraduate qualification (PhD or MD by research) in medicine or medical education, or evidence of equivalent scholarly contribution. Sustained record of professional leadership and clinical innovation. Proven experience as a research leader, including securing external research funding, supervising HDR students, and delivering significant research outcomes. Record of outstanding impact and national recognition in clinical teaching and/or clinical research. Demonstrated academic leadership with strategic, organisational, and business management capability. Expert knowledge and highly developed skills in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with contributions to continuing medical education. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and represent the University to healthcare executives, academic peers, government, and professional bodies. 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. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Director GBCS, Professor Michael Reade 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. 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. 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 18 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52325). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 1st December. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

Lead the Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit and Central Learning Community, enhancing teaching and student outcomes. Foster partnerships with healthcare executives and oversee the delivery of the MD program.