Rural Clinical School

Full-time, permanent position.

Base salary will be in the range $82,133 - $91,295 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

Based at our Rockhampton Regional Clinical Unit

About This Opportunity

As the Administration and Engagement Officer, you’ll play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of teaching activities, placement experiences, and assessment processes across the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program. You will work collaboratively with key partners across the Central Queensland Wide Bay Regional Medical Pathway, assisting with Regional Training Hub initiatives and strengthening partnerships that enhance medical education and workforce development in the regions.

Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinate and support teaching, learning, and assessment activities, including scheduling, resourcing, and maintaining accurate student records.

Provide administrative support to students, tutors, and clinical educators, ensuring compliance with University and program policies.

Facilitate communication and engagement through orientation activities, stakeholder collaboration, and student recruitment initiatives.

Assist with examinations, monitor student progress, and support review and Regional Training Hub events in the Central Queensland.

For a full position description, please contact [email protected]

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.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.

Health and wellness discounts. discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

Salary packaging options

About You

A degree or advanced diploma in a relevant area with at least two years’ relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

Demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for the provision of excellent client service.

Proven ability to interpret and apply a range of rules, policies and procedures.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement.

Experience in and a commitment to living and working in rural and/or regional Australia is desirable.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check.

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 Ms Rachael Hopper via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

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 9 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-56757). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 19th November.