Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Nursing – Rural & Remote Health

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