Medical School Part-time (30% - 50% FTE), five-year fixed-term position at Clinical Academic Level E. Based at our Herston Campus
About This Opportunity This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary clinical academic to lead the Mayne Academy of Paediatrics and advance the discipline's contribution to education, research and engagement.
Working within UQ's Medical School, you will shape a collaborative and ambitious environment that supports staff to excel, strengthens the Academy's international profile, and helps prepare medical students to improve child and adolescent health.
You will provide academic leadership across curriculum, assessment, research and researcher development, working closely with Clinical Schools and Units, the Office of the Director, MD Curriculum & Assessment, and partners across the University.
You will also build purposeful relationships with specialist medical colleges, health services, government, hospitals and the community, connecting expertise and diverse perspectives to create meaningful change in paediatrics.
About You You will be a widely respected leader in paediatrics, with a medical qualification, eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, and a specialist qualification recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
You will also hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant disciplinary area, or bring an appropriate combination of professional and academic service relevant to the field.
You will bring an outstanding record of academic achievement, including high-impact research, successful researcher supervision, funding, knowledge translation and international engagement.
An empathetic and cooperative leader, you will demonstrate excellence in medical education, curriculum and assessment, alongside the ability to build effective teams, develop academic capability, and establish productive relationships with academic, clinical, government, industry and professional partners.
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.
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Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration with 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.
Please note that the successful candidate's appointment may be progressed as a conjoint appointment or secondment through Queensland Health.
Applications close Tuesday 29 September **** at ***** pm AEST (R-*****)
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📌 Mayne Professor And Head, Mayne Academy Of Paediatrics (Brisbane)
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