Southern Queensland Rural Health
Full-time (or part-time negotiable), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2026
Base salary will range from $114,824 - $136,048 (Academic Level B) + 17% Superannuation
Supplementary allowances, including a relocation allowance, may be negotiated
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement to support rural Indigenous health
Flexible location on offer – base yourself at SQRH Toowoomba or SQRH Charleville
Acknowledgement of Country
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
About This Opportunity
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an Indigenous Clinical Academic to join us at Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) to work in the area of rural Indigenous health. As the Clinical Academic (Indigenous Health), you will be directly responsible for supporting effective, high quality rural education experiences for Indigenous clinicians and health students undertaking placements across rural and remote southern Queensland.
In this role, you will:
Identify education and training needs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals in the rural health workforce.
Develop and deliver programs to support career development and skill enhancement in providing health services.
Engage and collaborate with Indigenous health organisations and traditional custodians across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
Identify partnership opportunities to expand localised cultural safety education and Indigenous health programs.
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by identifying ways to enhance rural clinical learning experiences during their placements in the region.
Work closely with staff from SQRH and the UQ Rural Clinical School, receiving guidance and support to implement these activities effectively.
We encourage applications from across Queensland and Australia. To take up this position, the successful candidate can choose to base themselves in either Toowoomba or Charleville. To support with your relocation, a relocation allowance may be negotiated.
About You
Genuine Occupational Requirement: The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
We’re searching for a Clinical Academic with broad clinical health experience and at least 3 years of recent practice experience. The appointee will bring a growing profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research to the role. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional representative body is essential.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to improving rural and remote area health and outstanding interpersonal and communications skills to effectively communicate with people from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
For further information about this role, the locations, the duties and selection criteria, please click here to view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email talent@uq.edu.au for a copy of the booklet.
About UQ
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, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
As part of our team, you'll have access to cultural leave, allowing you to maintain and celebrate your cultural responsibilities. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. Be part of an organisation that respects and champions Indigenous voices, your journey starts here!
Our Commitment
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
At a national level, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will embed reconciliation across the University’s operations to achieve and implement a ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by 2025.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clara Walker, Deputy Director (Darling Downs) at clara.walker@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Your cultural identity will be respected, valued, and embraced in this role.
Applications close Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-55173).
