Principal specialty supervisor in Indigenous health education and engagement

Rural Clinical School

Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only

Full-time, continuing position

Base salary will be in the range of $114,824 - $161,518 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B-C)

Identified (s25) : Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only

Based at the Rockhampton Hospital

About This Opportunity

At The University of Queensland, you’ll join a community driven by excellence, collaboration, and the pursuit of positive change. As the Principal Specialty Supervisor, Indigenous Health Education and Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in fostering understanding, respect, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives across the MD Program and the Medical School.

You will provide leadership in cultural safety, enrich the educational experiences of students and staff, and facilitate meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities. Through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to growing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students in alignment with the Medical School’s Growth Strategy, helping to shape a more inclusive and culturally responsive future in medical education.

Other key aspects of the role will include engaging the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, assisting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student recruitment and support, as well as promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging. This extends to all students and staff with the primary focus on providing a mutually supportive environment to allow staff and students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to flourish and thrive.

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

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet .

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

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special / equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Director Rural Clinical School Professor Riitta Partanen r.partanen@uq.edu.au. For application queries, 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 (found within the information booklet above)

Applicants should specifically address in your cover letter which academic level you are applying for (Level B or C).

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 Sunday 30 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-57488). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 8th December.

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