Senior Lecturer & Principal Specialty Supervisor in General Practice

Rural Clinical School

Part-time (40%), fixed-term position through to December 2027

Base salary will be in the range $143,099 -

$164,748 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

Based at our Bundaberg Campus

About This Opportunity

Join a university that’s shaping the future of healthcare education. As the Senior Lecturer and Principal Specialty Supervisor in General Practice, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching to UQ medical students at the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit. This position offers the opportunity to foster a strong sense of belonging and support among students, empowering them to thrive in their clinical education. At UQ, you’ll be part of a vibrant academic community that values collaboration, innovation, and the development of future medical professionals in regional Queensland.

Key responsibilities will include :

Teaching : Lead the academic delivery of General Practice across all four years of the MD program, including teaching, assessment, curriculum enhancement, and mentoring of clinical educators to ensure high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.

Coordinate and optimise clinical placements and partnerships, working closely with local GPs, practices, and academic staff to secure quality learning environments and support student success through coaching, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Research : Maintain personal academic excellence through active engagement in research and the scholarship of teaching and learning , while fostering a vibrant research culture within the Bundaberg RCU.

Build research capacity by initiating and supporting collaborative projects with UQ academics, health service clinicians, and external partners to enhance the unit’s research profile and impact.

Supervision and Researcher Development : Provide supervision to learners in area of expertise where feasible.

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

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

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 General Practice Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.

Expert knowledge and experience in a general practice clinical capacity, including evidence of knowledge of current education best practice

An established profile in clinical teaching in General Practice and a record of contribution to the supervision of medical students

Evidence of a contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and / or professional entry level.

Ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the RCU and RCS within healthcare settings at a university level and in the wider community including professional bodies

High level communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues and the wider community

Highly developed organisational skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex working environment.

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.

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 Head of Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit, Dr Gina Watkins g.watkins@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 15 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-55075). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23rd March.

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