• Ongoing professional and career development | Collaborative team environment
• Make a Real Impact – Shape the Future of Midwifery Education
• Academic Level B $106,593 - $125,774 + 17% super

James Cook University, a leading institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in healthcare education, is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our College of Healthcare Sciences team as a Full-Time Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery. Based in the vibrant city of Townsville, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals who will shape the landscape of healthcare delivery locally — especially in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous contexts.

About Nursing at JCU

James Cook University (JCU) Nursing and Midwifery is a leader in regional, rural and tropical healthcare sciences. A vibrant learning culture fosters highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. With an emphasis on authentic learning, compassionate care, support to succeed and cultivation of curiosity, JCU Nursing and Midwifery students develop the confidence and experience to be valuable healthcare professionals.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

As a Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating the next generation of nurses and midwives. Your responsibilities will encompass designing and delivering engaging curriculum, fostering a nurturing learning environment, and providing mentorship to students. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, share your expertise, and contribute to ongoing research and professional development initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

To excel in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of contemporary nursing and midwifery practices, coupled with a genuine passion for teaching and student success. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, combined with substantial clinical experience, is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, as you will be interacting with students from diverse backgrounds and fostering collaborative relationships with industry partners.

ABOUT TOWNSVILLE

Providing an envious tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle & economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys. Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none. Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave and 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Up to 12 months paid parental leave
• Cultural leave and Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• On-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium (Townsville only)

HOW TO APPLY

Join James Cook University and contribute to the development of exceptional healthcare professionals who will shape the future of healthcare delivery. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the wider community.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Peter Hartin on (07) 4781 4969 or via email [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 11 May at 11.59pm.