Principal Specialty Supervisor (Psychiatry) in Ipswich

Part-time (20%), fixed-term position to December 2027. Base salary will be in the range $143,099 - $164,748 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C).

About This Opportunity

As Principal Specialty Supervisor (Psychiatry), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of clinicians by delivering high-quality, discipline-specific education within the Clinical Unit and across the broader Learning Community. Working closely with the Mayne Academy and the Academy for Medical Education, you will champion the integration of learning across all four years of the program, while fostering meaningful engagement with hospital and community care clinicians within the specialty. In this highly visible role, you will bring both academic credibility and a proven track record in psychiatry to lead, mentor, and inspire. You will not only guide the educational experience of students and registrars but also support and oversee Specialty Supervisors and Educational Registrars, ensuring excellence in clinical education and strong connections between the University and the health system.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching – Deliver specialty-specific leadership in psychiatry education, ensuring high-quality learning, supervision, feedback, and assessment across all years of the program, while supporting colleagues and contributing to curriculum innovation.
• Research – Maintain an active research profile through quality outputs, funding applications, and engagement with best-practice methodologies, including clinical research and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Supervision & Development – Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and performance development for Specialty Supervisors, Educational Registrars, and other staff, modelling excellence in professional conduct and research integrity.
• Citizenship & Service – Contribute to a respectful, inclusive learning and workplace culture, engage in professional development, support student career pathways, and play an active role in School, Faculty, and University initiatives and governance.

Organisational Relationships

This position reports to the Head, Ipswich Clinical Unit with functional oversight from the Head, Mayne Academy of Psychiatry.

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 community offers broad opportunities: from being part of a university, 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 and eligibility for registration in Australia, with recognised specialist accreditation (AHPRA). PhD or equivalent, or a combination of professional and academic achievements relevant to the field. Established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research, with a substantial record of contribution to high-quality education at undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional-entry level. Expert discipline knowledge with extensive clinical experience, including evidence of innovation and dissemination of new techniques. Strong research track record, including national publications, conference presentations, and success in securing and managing external funding, with a developing international profile. Experience in program and curriculum development, supervision of HDR students and/or specialty trainees, and meaningful service contributions with demonstrated professional leadership.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Head, Ipswich Clinical Unit Associate Professor Thomas Nathow. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team, stating the job reference number 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 22 February at 11.00pm AEST. Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of 2 March.