Ongoing professional and career development | Collaborative team environment
Make a real difference to rural, remote & indigenous health
Based in Cloncurry where you can have a true outback experience while achieving your career goals
Academic Level B: $106,593 - $125,774 + 17% superannuation contributions.
James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Clinical Lead to join our team at the Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health based in Cloncurry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a key member of our dynamic and innovative team, you will facilitate service-learning programs in partnership with local community organizations. With a mission to excel in remote, rural, and Indigenous health, you will provide clinical supervision to undergraduate allied health students, engage with local stakeholders, and promote inter-professional learning in remote settings.
Service learning is an innovative approach to remote service delivery and workforce development, providing student-assisted, periodic, interprofessional services for adults and children in areas of high or unmet need, as identified by service providers and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Recognised allied health qualification with demonstrated experience as a specialist or generalist allied health professional in remote Indigenous contexts or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training.
Evidence of teaching ability, including a demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a health professional education and health service environment.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with cultural diversity in a small geographically dispersed team.
Demonstrated interdisciplinary skills / interprofessional practice experience in relevant areas of education and / or health service delivery.
Special Conditions
Ability to undertake remote travel across Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health service footprint when required, including overnight stays.
It is a requirement of this position to occasionally undertake work outside normal hours.
It is a requirement of this position to hold a current Queensland C class driver's licence.
It is a requirement of this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card or have the ability to rapidly obtain.
It is a requirement of this position to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Card or Disability Worker Screening Card (whichever applicable) or have the ability to rapidly obtain.
It is a requirement of this position to be fully vaccinated as per health, aged care and education sector regulations.
ABOUT THE MURTUPUNI CENTRE FOR RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH
The Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health (MCRRH) is a federally funded nationally networked University Department of Rural Health with additional funded vertical programs and key performance indicators set by the Department of Health specifically focused on health workforce. Located in Mount Isa with nodes in Cloncurry and Longreach, MCRRH serves the large geographic region of outback northern Queensland. As a small academic department with a broad range of responsibilities within the rural and remote health and education sector, our mission is to lead excellence in remote, rural and Indigenous health in outback Queensland.
WHY JCU?
JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect , we support and empower our people through the provisions of;
A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
Up to 6 months paid parental leave
A range of flexible working options
Attractive options for salary packaging
Staff study assistance and paid study leave
Fitness Passport
Corporate discount on health insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
Relocation and Accommodation maybe negotiated
HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.
Click the 'apply' button to be redirected to 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.
Applications close on Monday 7 October at 11:55 PM AEST .
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Alice Cairns on 0432 532 270 or email ******.
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
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