"Senior Lecturer, Child and Adolescent Health"

•  493855
•  Townsville
•  Academic
•  Part time
•  Closing on: Dec 14 2025
• Part time (0.2FTE) 7 hours per week
• Continuing appointment 
• Academic Level C $133,495 - $153,251 plus 17% super and excellent benefits
• Based at the Townsville Clinical School

 Lead Paediatric Education – Shape the next generation of doctors through hands-on teaching and clinical leadership.

 Drive Health Equity – Make a real difference for rural, remote, and underserved communities in northern Australia.

 Collaborate & Innovate – Join a passionate team committed to socially accountable medical education and research.

Shape the future of paediatric medical education in northern Australia.

James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an experienced clinician and educator to join our College of Medicine and Dentistry as Senior Lecturer, Child and Adolescent Health. This part-time role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and clinical coordination in a socially accountable medical program.

About the Role

As Senior Lecturer, Child and Adolescent Health, you will:

• Teach and assess medical students in paediatrics through lectures, tutorials, bedside teaching, and clinical examinations.
• Coordinate Child and Adolescent Health clinical rotations within the MBBS program.
• Contribute to collaborative research and curriculum development.
• Support JCU’s mission to improve health outcomes for rural, remote, and underserved communities.

About You

We are looking for a passionate medical educator who brings:

• Registration as a medical practitioner in Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) or equivalent.
• Extensive clinical experience in paediatrics.
• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate medical education.
• Understanding of rural and remote health issues and commitment to JCU’s values, including respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Desirable:

• Research experience and publications in paediatric health.
• Experience in rural or remote clinical practice.
• Willingness to undertake further training in medical education.

Why Join JCU?

• Work in a world-class university committed to tropical, rural, and Indigenous health.
• Collaborate with passionate educators and clinicians.
• Contribute to shaping future doctors for regional and remote communities.

Location: Townsville Clinical School

Special Conditions: Clinical activity is a requirement of this role.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real impact on paediatric medical education and health outcomes in northern Australia, submit your application today.

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 David Belstead on +61 7 4781 4046 or via email david.belstead@jcu.edu.au