• Rural Clinical School

• Part-time (0.4FTE), fixed-term position until December 2028  

• Base salary will be in the range $145,961- $168,043 + 17% super (Academic Level C) 

• Based at the Bundaberg Hospital

About This Opportunity  

Help shape the next generation of doctors while strengthening the future of healthcare in regional Queensland.

As Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education, you will join UQ’s Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit and the wider Wide Bay Learning Community, providing engaging, clinically relevant education for Years 1 and 2 Doctor of Medicine students.

Working alongside a collaborative community of academics, clinicians and professional staff, you will create inclusive, supportive learning experiences where students can build confidence, develop their professional identity and flourish as future medical practitioners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality clinical and procedural skills teaching and case-based small-group learning, contribute to assessment and student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to continuously strengthen the student learning experience.
• Research: Maintain your academic standing through scholarship and research, contribute to a positive research culture within the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit, and support collaborative projects connecting UQ academics, healthcare clinicians and other partners.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support the responsible conduct of research and foster student development through constructive feedback, coaching and professional development.
• Citizenship and Service: Contribute proactively to the Rural Clinical School and wider UQ community, champion rural medical careers, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and build purposeful relationships with healthcare providers and external partners.

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

About You  

• A medical qualification and recognised non-GP specialist or General Practice specialist qualification, with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia with AHPRA.
• Recent clinical practice experience as a medical practitioner in Australia, with strong knowledge of clinical practice, ethics and professional practice.
• A substantial record of high-quality clinical teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and/or professional level, with the capability to deliver engaging education in small and large group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning, including developing or contributing to scholarly work in medical education.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, academic and professional colleagues, clinicians and external partners.
• A genuine commitment to rural and regional medical education, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with living and working in rural and regional communities. 

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 Associate Professor Sneha Kirubakaran | Deputy Head, Wide Bay Learning Community Years 1-2 at s.kirubakaran@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.  

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 and mandatory immunisations. 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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close 13th of November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70094). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late November to early December.