The School of Health
SOH: Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!
Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Clinical Practice Academic – Medicine, you will play a key role in shaping UniSC's innovative Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine program through the design and development of high-quality clinical education. Drawing on your specialist clinical expertise, you will contribute to the development of contemporary curriculum, assessment and learning experiences that will prepare students for internship and future medical practice.
Working collaboratively with academic staff, clinicians and healthcare partners, you will help build sustainable clinical education systems, support the development of clinical supervisors and mentors, strengthen placement partnerships, and contribute to a medical program that meets Australian Medical Council standards while responding to the healthcare needs of communities across southern Queensland.
For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health
You will:
About you
You are an experienced medical specialist who is passionate about clinical education and developing the next generation of doctors. Whether your teaching experience has been gained within a university, hospital or specialist training environment, you enjoy mentoring learners, collaborating with colleagues and building strong partnerships across the health sector. You are excited by the opportunity to help shape an innovative medical program that delivers outstanding student outcomes while responding to the healthcare needs of regional communities.
You will possess:
Desirable
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now, as we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The position may close early once we find the ideal candidate, so submit your application today to ensure prompt consideration.
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Your completed application must include:
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Peter Westwood
Senior Program Development Manager, Medicine - Office of the DVC (A)
Email: pwestwood@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
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