RTH Coordinator

• Rural Clinical School

• Part-time (60%), permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) 

• Based at our Toowoomba site – occasional travel to other Rural Clinical School locations may be required.

Join UQ's Rural Clinical School and play a key role in strengthening the future rural medical workforce across Queensland. As the Regional Training Hubs (RTH) Coordinator, you will lead the coordination, evaluation and reporting of initiatives that support medical students and junior doctors to pursue rural and regional careers.

Working with academic, clinical and professional staff across Southern Queensland, Wide Bay and Central Queensland, you will drive stakeholder engagement, oversee program reporting, support specialist training initiatives, and translate data into meaningful insights that inform future workforce development and improve health outcomes for regional communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programs while making a tangible impact on rural healthcare.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting of Regional Training Hub data, ensuring accurate evaluation of program outcomes and compliance with Commonwealth reporting requirements.

• Support specialist training programs and workforce development initiatives that strengthen the attraction and retention of medical graduates in rural and regional communities.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with academic staff, clinicians, health services, government representatives and other key stakeholders to support program delivery and strategic objectives.

• Provide governance and project support, including committee administration, preparation of high-quality reports and presentations, and evidence-based recommendations to inform future rural workforce planning and training initiatives.

• Degree qualifications in a health-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, program administration and stakeholder engagement within a complex organisational environment.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret and present data to support decision-making, reporting and program evaluation.

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, funding applications, submissions and briefing materials for diverse audiences.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in medical education, health workforce planning, research, or rural and regional healthcare initiatives will be highly regarded.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clare Butters | Senior Manager 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 and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. 

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

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 Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66594).