I’m delighted we have piqued your interest. You are here because you are thinking of a rural health / academic career that will make a real difference.
Welcome to the idea of joining our team at James Cook University and Australia’s latest university Department of Rural Health – The JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health. We are an innovative group with a strong shared vision developing solutions for real world problems in rural and remote health, health workforce and services in for and with the communities in which we live and work.
The challenge is large and overcoming the maldistribution of the health workforce, addressing health equity and developing new models requires very different strategies. You must be up for innovation, preparedness to try new approaches and test the system.
If you are adventurous, collaborative, curious and passionate about rural and remote life and health and committed to health equity, consider these new roles and be a part of shaping the health workforce and policy of the future. Be part of making a difference.
JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health (CQCRRH) is based in Emerald. It is a federally funded University Department of Rural health, one of a national network of sixteen funded by the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program as a health workforce strategy.
The JCU CQRRH has a broad range of responsibilities within the remote and rural health sector including developing the evidence base and the health workforce for the future. The new Centre will enhance clinical placements, embedding students into practices, services, organisations and communities, as well as building vital engagement with Indigenous and rural communities. The Centre also has a focus on health service innovation and on research, building capacity in for and with the region. The JCU CQCRRH mission is excellence in remote, rural, and Indigenous health.
JCU is strongly committed to equity and diversity in the workplace and aspires to continue developing a workforce that reflects the diversity, capacities and capabilities of people from the regions in which we operate. We are committed to developing future leaders, building upon the wealth of wisdom and experience embodied by our current professional leaders, we will identify and nurture those who will take JCU into the future. These new positions provide an exciting opportunity to influence the future generations of the health workforce and rural and remote health policy
Are you an Allied Health professional with an adventurous spirit and a passion to make a difference to the health of those living in rural, regional, and remote Queensland?
We offer the following opportunities to be part of the inaugural Allied Health Service-Learning Team:
As an integral part of our dynamic and innovative team, you will facilitate service-learning programs in collaboration with local community-based organisations. With a mission to lead excellence in remote, rural and Indigenous Health, you will provide clinical supervision to undergraduate students, engage with local stakeholders, and support inter-professional learning in a remote context. Based in the Central Highlands of Qld, you will be required to travel to communities and work in non-clinical environments such as day-cares, schools and aged care facilities and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Service learning is an innovative approach to remote service provision and workforce development. It delivers student-assisted, periodic, interprofessional services for adults and children in areas of high or unmet need as identified by service providers and community.
With an adventurous spirit, an innovative approach and a recognised registration in a relevant Allied Health field, you will have experience in service-learning community rehabilitation and can demonstrate a passion, experience, and capacity for student support and teaching. Your ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively across organizations, professions, and regions will see you improve access to Allied Health services and contribute to the centre’s primary goal to improve the health of rural and remote populations.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to move away from a traditional clinical role, work with Indigenous people, experience rural QLD and be fully supported to further their career through academic endeavours such as a postgrad, masters, or PhD.
Please click here and apply for vacancy:
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au or Dr Kathy Kuipers on 0436849698 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au
Are you an Allied Health professional with an adventurous spirit and a passion to make a difference to the health of those living in rural, regional and remote Queensland?
As an integral part of our dynamic and innovative team, the Senior Academic Lead, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Allied Health Service-Learning Program at the Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health (CQCRRH). With a mission to lead excellence in remote, rural and Indigenous Health, you will engage directly with all key community stakeholders, and collaborating with partner organisations, you will support students, allied health rural generalist trainees, supervisors and health services in our joint efforts to build a confident allied health workforce in and for our region.
Service learning is an innovative approach to remote service provision and workforce development. It delivers student-assisted, periodic, interprofessional services for adults and children in areas of high or unmet need as identified by service providers and community.
With an adventurous spirit, an innovative approach, and a recognised registration as an Occupational Therapist, you will have experience in service-learning community rehabilitation and can demonstrate a passion, experience, and capacity for student support and teaching. Your aptitude to engage, influence and collaborate effectively across organizations, professions and regions and your ability to work with cultural sensitivity whilst leading a small, geographically dispersed team will see you improve access to Allied Health services and contribute to the Centre’s primary goal to improve the health of rural and remote populations.
Please apply by clicking here and applying for vacancy 18140
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au or Dr Kathy Kuipers on 0436849698 or via email Kathy.kuipers@jcu.edu.au
Provide scholarly leadership, teaching and research in nursing and remote and rural health and workforce
The Senior Lecturer Nursing Remote & Rural Health works closely with the Director and the CQCRRH leadership team to develop a successful nursing, rural and remote health workforce pipeline and improve access, participation, and success for rural and remote students in health-related careers and provides expertise in rural and remote health and nursing knowledge. An integral part of the role will be to establish a local node of the JCU nursing program, including increasing student participation and facilitating the uptake of the pathway programs within the region whilst also playing a key role in the interprofessional education program for students on placement.
With a postgraduate qualification and current nursing registration in Division 1 with AHPRA, you will have, or be working towards, a relevant doctoral qualification and scholarly outputs in relation to nursing, remote, rural and indigenous health and workforce or education. You can demonstrate experience in remote community engagement and collaboration with health services and professional organisations such as CRANA Plus, Australian College of Nursing, IAHA and CATSINAM, ACCHOs and regional hospital and heath services and primary care. You will have a flexible and constructive approach to work design and procedures and an ability to conduct collaborative, multi-disciplinary and interprofessional programs and research within diverse and dispersed teams and will get satisfaction in contributing to our mission to improve the health of remote, rural, and indigenous populations.
Please apply by clicking here and applying for vacancy 18173
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au or Dr Kathy Kuipers on 0436849698 or via email Kathy.kuipers@jcu.edu.au
Provide scholarly leadership, teaching & research on Indigenous health and remote & rural health workforce
The Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Indigenous Health works closely with the Director and the CQCRRH leadership team to ensure a successful health workforce pipeline, student placements; improve access, participation and success for Indigenous students in health-related careers and provide expertise in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge. A key role will be to vitalize rural and remote Indigenous student participation in health career programs, promote cultural competency and embed Indigenous perspectives into clinical placements, CPD and CQCRRH health workforce programs.
A passionate and dedicated health professional you will have relevant registration/accreditation and will have, or be working towards, a relevant doctoral qualification and scholarly outputs in relation to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and heritage, histories, and issues that impact on Australia’s Indigenous people. You can also demonstrate a proven track record in research in an area related to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives, health and/or workforce. Your experience in health and workforce innovation and policy influence, managing remote Indigenous student recruitment and support programmes; and remote clinical placement programmes will see you provide important strategic leadership across the JCU CQCRRH and contribute to our mission to improve the health of remote, rural, and indigenous populations.
Please apply by clicking here and applying for vacancy 18095
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au or Dr Kathy Kuipers on 0436849698 or via email Kathy.kuipers@jcu.edu.au
JCU is committed to building strong relationships, increasing respect and improving opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is currently open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants as part of our commitment. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld
Lead the development of strategic research & research education, mentor research students & build research capacity in rural, regional & remote health
The Principal Research Fellow leads the development of strategic research and research education relevant to rural, remote and Indigenous health, health services and workforce through development of a community of researchers, network collaboration and support of novice researchers, students and other health professionals undertaking research and innovation.
With a relevant doctoral qualification, you can demonstrate scholarly and professional achievement in relation to remote, allied health and/or public health and can demonstrate an understanding of the context and challenges in rural and remote heath. With a proven research track record, you will further develop our strong collaborative network across multiple sites in Central Queensland and beyond, you will lead strategic research and research education relevant to rural, remote and Indigenous health, health services, and workforce that will improve the health and health services of those living in rural and remote locations.
Please apply by clicking here and applying for vacancy 18139
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or via email sabina.knight@jcu.edu.au
JCU is strongly committed to equity and diversity in the workplace and aspires to continue developing a workforce that reflects the diversity, capacities and capabilities of people from the regions in which we operate. Our graduates disproportionately make up the rural health workforce in Australia. We are committed to developing future leaders, building upon the wealth of wisdom and experience embodied by our current academic leaders, we will identify and nurture those who will take JCU into the future out here.
An appropriate and attractive salary will be offered including a range of flexible salary packaging options.
Generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions.
We’re looking for our employees of the future who subscribe to our values and beliefs and recognise that knowledge has the power to change lives. We ignite and support a passion for learning in our community and welcome dedicated professionals who can help us make a difference.
JCU is strongly committed to equity and diversity in the workplace and aspires to continue developing a workforce that reflects the diversity, capacities and capabilities of people from the regions in which we operate. We are committed to developing future leaders, building upon the wealth of wisdom and experience embodied by our current leaders, we will identify and nurture those who will take JCU into the future.
We are enriched by and celebrate our workplace diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.
Our character and actions are underpinned by our values and beliefs:
JCU has an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy.
Candidates are supported knowing JCU’s Vice Chancellor and senior management team are fully committed to the goals and strategies laid out in the Workforce Strategy to increase, retain and develop our Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Increasing numbers of staff at JCU are undertaking cultural awareness training, so members of the selection panel should have an understanding of significant cultural differences.
For more current information on Indigenous-themed activities across the University click here
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JCU is one of 45 organisations participating in the SAGE Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises institutional capacity to eliminate gender inequity and a demonstrated commitment to bolster the hiring, promotion and retention of women, while also improving the workplace environment for people of all genders.
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.The University is committed to enhancing staff and student access, participation and success in higher education and embracing the diversity of the communities we serve. We acknowledge our responsibility to support mental health and wellness as part of our core business.
The JCU Mental Health and Wellness Strategy (2022-2026) has been designed in collaboration with students, staff and stakeholders. It presents an integrated model which:
The Strategy is based on three intersecting initiatives:
PROMOTE:
Provide education and policy, early recognition and action, promote self-care, and support help-seeking behaviours and capacity building for positive mental health.
PROTECT:
Foster a supportive and inclusive culture and environment addressing bullying and risks of suicide/harm while increasing protective factors to combat stigma and support positive mental health.
RESPOND:
Provide access to health and wellness support and resources that are flexible and intentional, and offer timely and respectful crisis responses.
Mental health is about wellness, rather than illness. Having social connections, good personal relationships and being part of a community are vital to maintaining good mental health and wellness.
Good mental health is when:
- You can work and study to your full potential
- You actively connect and participate with family, friends and your community
- You undertake enjoyable activities
- You are coping with everyday stressors, and
- You are able to bounce back reasonably quickly from unexpected challenges and changes.
We understand that university life is both exciting and stressful, so JCU has a range of people and services to support you.
For further information, click here to visit our dedicated Mental Health and Wellness website:
JCU CQ CRRH is a rewarding workplace staffed by considerate people with common goals in mind. Work life balance and health of staff is paramount. CQ CRRH has a great team, committed to excellence, open to new ideas, creative, innovative and always keen to go that extra bit to get things done. The overall support of colleagues in achieving desired goals and outcomes is very reassuring!
I came to Emerald and CQ CRRH for the job. What I've found is a very welcoming and friendly community with enthusiastic leaders. The role is diverse and fascinating, providing great opportunities to work on strategic rural and remote health issues and influence the workforce of the future.
The economic heart of Central Highlands, Emerald is a thriving rural health, education services and business hub for the region with a range of schools, a large number of farm machinery sales and service outlets, a huge irrigation dam and an airport. Established on Kangaulu country in 1879 as the base for the railway line, it has slowly grown to be the major regional centre of the Central Highlands and the gateway to the Central Western district. Beef, agriculture, mining, health, tourism and horticulture are the predominant industries of the region. The town has a young population with a number of thriving schools. The Capricorn hinterland contains the largest sapphire gemfields in the world and is located near the renown Carnarvon Gorge. Emerald grew very rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s as a service town for major new mines in the region
Emerald is located 270 km west of Rockhampton and 878 km northwest of Brisbane and 620 km south west from Townsville
For more information on Emerald and the Central Highlands please visit:
