Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance

Academic: Lecturer, Senior / Principal Lecturer

Lead the design and delivery of innovative and high-quality postgraduate subjects related to disaster health management and humanitarian assistance

• Flexible and supportive working environment with generous leave provisions
• Promote health and strengthen healthcare for the communities of regional Australia
• Based in either Cairns or Townsville where you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• Acad B - $103,238 - $121,815 + 17% superannuation
• Acad C - $125,527 - $144,104 + 17% superannuation 

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance.  This position is offered on a continuing, part-time basis and can be based at either the JCU Cairns Nguma-Bada Campus in Smithfield or the JCU Townsville Bebegu Yumba Campus in Douglas.

How you’ll make a difference
You will lead the design and delivery of innovative and high-quality postgraduate subjects related to disaster health management and humanitarian assistance, and broader public health themes. This position offers you the opportunity to develop or build on your own research portfolio in association with a strong group of collaborators in the College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre, other research centres within James Cook University (JCU), and external groups based within Australia and the region.
 
What you’ll bring 
You will have a strong background and practical experience in areas related to disaster health management and humanitarian assistance in emergency response settings, both nationally and internationally.  You will also have:
 

• Medical, nursing, or other relevant health professional qualifications and a Master of Public Health degree (or equivalent) or equivalent professional/academic experience in the public health field.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of disaster health, humanitarian assistance, and emergency response.
• A strong track record of research and publications in disaster health and/or humanitarian assistance.
• Demonstrated ability in the design, development, coordination, delivery and assessment of public health related subjects in various modes of delivery (internal, external, semester mode, block mode) at the postgraduate and undergraduate level.
• Ability to bring innovative and practical insights on disaster health, humanitarian assistance and emergency response to the classroom, connecting theory with real-world applications.
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and liaise effectively with multidisciplinary academics and team members, health care professionals, community and professional bodies and other key stakeholders.

Why Cairns
Cairns is a very special part of the world and residents enjoy a great way of life.  The unparalleled natural beauty of the raonfporest and beaches  together with a superb climate and tropical lifestyle make Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business.  Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit.  Cairns boasts word class schools, universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.
 
 
Tropical Townsville
Providing a laid back 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 you’ll love working JCU?
At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.
We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and academic excellence.
• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash-out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave
• 12 month paid parental leave
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance
• on-site facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and gymnasium
• relocation and accommodation assistance may be negotiated

 
What matters to us at JCU?

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

 
Want to know more?
Click on Apply now and you will be redirected to the JCU Careers website.
 
Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18957
 
For more information please contact Associate Professor Sue Devine on (07) 4781 6110 or via email [email protected]
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
 
 

13/06/2024