Academic Guidance Lead
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 12, 2026
Job Description:
Part-time (20%), fixed-term position through to the 1st of July 2028
Base salary will be in the range $143,099 - $164,748 + 17% super (Academic Level C)
Based at our Bundaberg Rural Clinic
About This Opportunity
In 2023 the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities and three are within the Rural Clinical School. The Learning Communities will bring together students, academics, clinical teachers and professional staff to provide an academic home where students learn from each other and are supported to thrive as they develop as a medical professional across the MD program.
The Academic Guidance Lead plays a crucial role in supporting students throughout their Doctor of Medicine program. This role involves close collaboration with other RCU academics to enhance the Learning Community environment, fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging for both students and staff. The primary focus is on creating a mutually supportive environment that enables medical students to thrive.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Provide specialised academic advice, using a ‘step-care approach’, to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Regional Clinical Unit (RCU).
Provide high quality academic leadership support and enhance the progression of students through each of the four years of the MD program. This includes academic guidance, remediation, pastoral care, career guidance and extension activities for students.
Research: Maintain personal academic standing including the pursuit of research and scholarship.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of student capability and skill.
Citizenship and Service: Consistently demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values. Contribute proactively and respectfully to the RCU and Learning Community.
This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
Medical qualification and a General Practice Specialist or non-GP Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.
Experience in student support and/or clinical supervision of medical students and demonstrated skills in education at undergraduate, postgraduate level and/or professional level.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and knowledge of medical education.
Demonstrated 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 an academic environment.
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.
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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Head of Regional Training Hub, Associate Professor Pene Prasad, [email protected]
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65270). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 22 June 2026.
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Job Description:
Part-time (20%), fixed-term position through to the 1st of July 2028
Base salary will be in the range $143,099 - $164,748 + 17% super (Academic Level C)
Based at our Bundaberg Rural Clinic
About This Opportunity
In 2023 the UQ Medical School established eight geographically based Learning Communities and three are within the Rural Clinical School. The Learning Communities will bring together students, academics, clinical teachers and professional staff to provide an academic home where students learn from each other and are supported to thrive as they develop as a medical professional across the MD program.
The Academic Guidance Lead plays a crucial role in supporting students throughout their Doctor of Medicine program. This role involves close collaboration with other RCU academics to enhance the Learning Community environment, fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging for both students and staff. The primary focus is on creating a mutually supportive environment that enables medical students to thrive.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching: Provide specialised academic advice, using a ‘step-care approach’, to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Regional Clinical Unit (RCU).
Provide high quality academic leadership support and enhance the progression of students through each of the four years of the MD program. This includes academic guidance, remediation, pastoral care, career guidance and extension activities for students.
Research: Maintain personal academic standing including the pursuit of research and scholarship.
Supervision and Researcher Development: Demonstrates personal effectiveness in supervision and management and development of student capability and skill.
Citizenship and Service: Consistently demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values. Contribute proactively and respectfully to the RCU and Learning Community.
This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
Medical qualification and a General Practice Specialist or non-GP Specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with AHPRA.
Experience in student support and/or clinical supervision of medical students and demonstrated skills in education at undergraduate, postgraduate level and/or professional level.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and knowledge of medical education.
Demonstrated 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 an academic environment.
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.
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. 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, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Head of Regional Training Hub, Associate Professor Pene Prasad, [email protected]
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65270). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 22 June 2026.
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