Part time (0.2 FTE hours per week | Continuing Appointment
Academic Level C - $ $157, % 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