"Senior Lecturer, Paediatrics"

•  494493
•  Cairns
•  Academic
•  Part time
•  Closing on: Mar 15 2026
• Part time (0.2 FTE) - 7.25 hours per week | Continuing Appointment
• Academic Level C - $137166 - $157,465 + 17% Super & Excellent benefits (prorata)
• Based at The Cairns Clinical School

Inspire the next generation of doctors while making a real difference to child health in regional and remote Australia.

James Cook University’s College of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking an experienced Paediatrician to join the Cairns Clinical School in a key academic leadership role. This is an exciting opportunity to combine active clinical practice with meaningful contribution to medical education and scholarship in a region where your expertise truly matters.

Why join us?

• Shape future clinicians through hands-on paediatric teaching and clinical supervision
• Make a regional impact in rural and remote child health
• Contribute to curriculum leadership and scholarship in a collaborative academic environment

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Clinical School, you will contribute to the leadership, development and delivery of Paediatrics within the MBBS program. You will teach and assess medical students across clinical rotations, deliver tutorials and lectures, coordinate paediatric rosters, and support Year 5 rotations.

You will play a key role in ongoing curriculum development, engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and contribute to collaborative research relevant to the health needs of northern Australia.

About you

You are a passionate clinician-educator who brings:

• Registration as a medical practitioner in Australia
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) or equivalent
• Substantial clinical experience in Paediatrics, including rural and/or remote practice
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• A record of scholarship relevant to paediatric health
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative practice

Experience or demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander paediatric health care will be highly regarded.

Why work at JCU

As Australia’s university for the Tropics, JCU offers a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your leadership will have a meaningful impact on medical education and workforce outcomes across regional Australia.

• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 12 Months paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Paid study leave & staff development programs
• Fitness Passport & health insurance discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching & counselling)

How To Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

• Complete the application form
• Upload your current resume
• Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role. 

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Aileen Traves via email aileen.traves@jcu.edu.au