Academic Lead, Clinical Skills

• Medical School

• Part-time (0.5FTE), permanent position  

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

• Based at our Herston Campus

Shape the foundations of tomorrow’s medical practice. As Academic Lead, Clinical Skills, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering an innovative, future-focused clinical skills curriculum with a particular focus on Years 1 and 2 of the UQ Doctor of Medicine program.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will partner with academic leaders, clinicians, professional staff, and teaching teams across Learning Communities and clinical schools to ensure a seamlessly integrated and high-quality student experience.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how aspiring doctors develop the core capabilities that underpin safe, compassionate, and effective clinical care, while contributing to a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Teaching: Lead and deliver the Clinical Skills curriculum across Years 1 and 2, including curriculum design, teaching, assessment, educator development, and ensuring alignment with program outcomes and university standards.

• Research: Apply and contribute to evidence-based medical education through scholarship of teaching and learning, collaborative projects, and the development of innovative curriculum and teaching practices.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Lead, mentor, and support academic staff and educators, including performance development, capability building, and fostering a culture of responsible practice and continuous improvement.

• Citizenship and Service: Contribute to leadership, governance, and service across the MD program by engaging in committees, partnerships, and administrative responsibilities while upholding university values and an inclusive culture. 

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

You are a collaborative and forward-thinking clinician educator with a passion for shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Bringing a strong foundation in clinical skills teaching and curriculum design, you are motivated by innovation in medical education and committed to fostering an engaging, high-quality learning experience for students. You thrive in a team-oriented academic environment, where your leadership, communication, and ability to influence positive change can make a meaningful impact.

You will also have:

• A medical qualification with eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, combined with demonstrated expertise in teaching and assessing core clinical skills.

• Strong experience in curriculum design, development, and alignment with learning outcomes, including the integration of clinical skills across the program.

• Proven ability to design and implement effective, evidence-based assessment strategies that support student learning and progression.

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic, clinical, and professional colleagues.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring educators, supporting team development, and contributing to a positive and inclusive culture.

• A commitment to educational excellence, continuous improvement, and the application of contemporary pedagogical approaches within medical education.

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.  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Wendy Findlay | Director, MD Curriculum and Assessment at [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.  

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 Monday 20 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66465). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of 27 July 2026.