Specialty Supervisor (Critical Care) in Ipswich

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Focused Senior Lecturer in Critical Care to belong to a values-driven academic community and make a meaningful difference through educational leadership at the program, discipline, or equivalent level. In this role, you will coordinate and lead the activities of colleagues in alignment with UQ’s values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports excellence in teaching. You will grow your impact by maintaining strong internal and external partnerships that enable the development of others, with clear evidence of increasing influence on teaching practices, policies, and the advancement of educational knowledge.

As Specialty Supervisor, you will deliver high-quality clinical education relevant to Critical Care within the Clinical Unit and shape the future of health education at UQ. Working closely with the Principal Specialty Supervisor, you will support the integration of learning across all four years of the program and actively engage specialty-specific hospital and community-based clinicians. You will be a highly visible and respected presence within hospital and community care environments, bringing a proven academic track record in Critical Care and a commitment to excellence that enables students, colleagues, and the broader clinical community to thrive.

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching & Learning – Provide specialty-specific leadership in delivering high-quality clinical education, supervision, assessment, and feedback across all years of the program, while supporting colleagues and contributing to curriculum improvement.
• Research (where applicable) – Maintain an active research profile with quality outputs, funding applications, and engagement with best-practice methodologies, including the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Supervision & Development (where applicable) – Lead and mentor staff and trainees through effective supervision, feedback, and professional development, while modelling responsible professional and research conduct.
• Citizenship & Service – Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe environment, support student engagement and career development, pursue continuing professional development, and actively participate in School, Faculty, and University initiatives and governance.

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

About You:

• Medical qualification with eligibility for registration in Australia and recognised specialist accreditation (AHPRA).
• PhD or equivalent, or an appropriate combination of professional and academic achievements in the discipline.
• Established profile in clinical teaching and/or research, with substantial senior contributions to education at undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional-entry levels.
• Expert discipline knowledge and extensive clinical experience, including evidence of innovation and adoption of new techniques.
• Strong research record, including national publications, conference presentations, and success in securing and managing external funding, with a developing international profile.
• Experience in curriculum development, supervision of HDR students and/or specialty trainees, and meaningful service or leadership roles that strengthen links within the profession and specialty.

This position is a fixed term appointment with the University, working in collaboration with the Ipswich Hospital for the duration of the appointment. A Conjoint/Secondment arrangement with Queensland Health may be considered for a suitable applicant. 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.

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 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 addressing the ‘About You’ section.

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact us.

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 8 February at 11.00pm AEST. Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 16 February.