Job Description:

How you'll make an impact

As Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Nursing – Rural & Remote Health, you will play a key role in delivering JCU’s distributed nursing program and strengthening health workforce capacity across regional Queensland.

You will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences for nursing students
• Support student recruitment, engagement, progression and success throughout their studies
• Strengthen rural and remote clinical placement pathways and partnerships
• Contribute to interprofessional education and service-learning initiatives
• Lead and/or contribute to research focused on rural and remote health, nursing and workforce development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with health services, schools, community organisations and industry partners
• Mentor students and emerging researchers while contributing to academic leadership within CQCRRH

What you'll bring

You are a committed nursing professional with a passion for rural and remote health and improving health outcomes through education, research and collaboration.

You will bring:

• Current nursing registration
• A doctoral qualification (or substantial progress towards completion)
• Experience in nursing education, ideally within rural and/or remote contexts
• Understanding of rural and remote health workforce challenges and opportunities
• Experience supporting student engagement, recruitment and clinical placement activities
• A growing or established research profile in nursing, education, rural health or workforce development
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Emerald

Emerald offers the best of regional Queensland living—affordable housing, a welcoming community, excellent schools, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

Here, you can enjoy a relaxed and rewarding lifestyle while staying connected to meaningful academic work that directly benefits rural and remote communities. It’s a place where your work has visible impact and your lifestyle has space to thrive.

Why JCU

The JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health is part of a national network of University Departments of Rural Health dedicated to improving health outcomes and strengthening the regional health workforce.

At JCU, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, community engagement and real-world impact. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute across teaching, research and engagement activities that directly shape the future of healthcare in regional Australia.

Position details

• Full time: 36.25 hours per week
• Fixed term to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements and funding
• Academic Level B: $112,810 – $133,110 + 17% Super
• Academic Level C: $137,166 – $157,485 + 17% Super
• Excellent benefits including leave loading and flexible work options

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about nursing education, rural and remote health, and developing the healthcare workforce of the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit the JCU Careers Page and follow these steps:

1. Complete the online application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your experience and how your skills align with the role

For more information, please contact Sally West on 0428 799 292 or via email [email protected]