Deputy Head of the Mayne Academy of Medicine

Mayne Academy of Medicine

Part-time (30%), permanent/fixed-term position for up to 5 years

Base salary will be in the range $168,593 - $185,573 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D) Additional loading may apply.

Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50 and help shape the future of medical education as the Deputy Head of the Mayne Academy of Medicine. In this pivotal academic leadership role, you will support the Head of the Mayne Academy in overseeing the coordination, development, and continuous improvement of the UQ MD Program curriculum.

As a senior clinician with a passion for teaching and/or research, you will champion excellence in clinical education, working closely with Specialty Leads and Supervisors across clinical units to ensure exceptional student learning experiences. You will also contribute to strategic workforce planning, act as a key representative in Medical School and Faculty forums and foster a culture of academic development through research leadership and supervision. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of medical professionals while advancing your career within a world-class institution that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in healthcare education.

Key responsibilities will include:

Academic Leadership & Governance: Support the Head of the Mayne Academy in strategic and operational leadership, workforce planning, and representation in internal and external forums, including chairing key teaching and learning meetings.

Curriculum & Teaching Excellence: Lead and support curriculum development, assessment design, and teaching innovation across the MD Program, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and best practice.

Collaboration & Educational Partnerships: Work closely with Specialty Leads, clinical supervisors, and academic staff to strengthen teaching quality, develop learning materials, and enhance the student experience through evidence-based approaches.

Research, Supervision & Scholarly Practice: Contribute to educational research, supervise emerging academics, and promote the scholarship of learning and teaching to improve medical education outcomes and policy.

For a full position description please contact .

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

This position may attract additional salary loadings (clinical and/or state) within this role, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and registrations and subject to approval. More information can be found here

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.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

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 including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia, with a specialist qualification permitting registration with AHPRA and recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Postgraduate qualification (PhD or MD by research) in an area related to Medicine or medical education, or equivalent scholarly contribution.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities including strategic planning, operational management, and team building.

High-level communication skills.

A track record of research and/or teaching excellence in a clinical or academic setting.

Demonstrated expert knowledge and highly developed skills in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and involvement in continuing education.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and disciplines.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations.

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Dan Chambers . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

Cover letter

Responses to the ‘About You’ section

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Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 19th October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56260). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 31st October.

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