• Ongoing professional and career development | Collaborative team environment
• Make a Real Impact – Shape the Future of Midwifery Education
• Based in Cairns or Townsville – experience the best of the tropical North Queensland lifestyle!
• Academic Level B $106,593 - $125,774 + 17% super

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated academic to join our team as a Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery. This is an identified position at JCU and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nursing and midwifery education in a diverse and dynamic environment, with a focus on excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement—especially in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous contexts. Can be based in Cairns or Townsville

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

Based at our state-of-the-art clinical teaching facilities in Townsville or Cairns, you'll play a pivotal role in educating the next generation of midwives, with a particular focus on tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. You will:

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching in midwifery across various modes, including face-to-face, blended, and online.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation within cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary academic teams.
• Engage in scholarly research and publication activities relevant to midwifery and/or nursing education.
• Support the development of culturally safe and inclusive educational practices, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
• Participate in service and engagement activities that strengthen links with local, regional, and remote health providers and communities.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Current registration as a Midwife (or both Midwife and Nurse) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline, or significant progress toward completion—or a commitment to enrol and complete one.
• Experience in tertiary education, particularly in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to deliver flexible, blended, and online education.
• Evidence of research and publication activity appropriate to your career stage and relevant to opportunity.
• A clear understanding of the educational challenges and opportunities in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous settings.
• A sound understanding of Cultural Safety, especially as it pertains to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in health care and education.
• The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities, and their representatives.

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.

ABOUT CAIRNS

Living and working in Cairns offers an unbeatable lifestyle in one of Australia’s most stunning natural environments. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns blends vibrant city living with a relaxed tropical vibe. You'll enjoy a strong sense of community, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor adventures. With a warm climate year-round and a laid-back pace, Cairns is the perfect place to achieve work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in regional and remote health education.

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

You’ll be part of a supportive and progressive institution committed to impactful research, high-quality education, and improving health outcomes for underserved communities. We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive workplace that supports career development, flexibility, and work-life balance.

James Cook University considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and the filling of this position constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Heather Grimes on (07) 4781 6723 or via email [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 11 May at 11.59pm.