Academic Head, Nursing and Midwifery

James Cook University (JCU) is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.  We now have a unique opportunity for a  Academic Head, Nursing and Midwifery  this full-time continuing position is located in Townsville or Cairns.

• Ongoing professional and career development | Collaborative team environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Based in Townsville or Cairns where you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
• Academic Level D : $155,180 - $170,518 + 17% superannuation contributions.
• Academic Level E : $198,653 + 17% superannuation contributions.

What you can achieve

Based at our state-of-the-art clinical teaching facilities in Townsville or Cairns you will lead a vibrant and dynamic academic community with opportunities for significant impact. Your role will involve developing and delivering high-quality nursing and midwifery programs, conducting and leading innovative research and mentoring and supporting academic staff and students in their professional and academic development.  Additionally, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals, industry partners, and community organizations to enhance educational, research and clinical outcomes for those living in regional, rural and remote areas.

For the first three years, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for nursing and midwifery courses through Academic Group Head- Nursing and Midwifery role deployment. As Academic Head you will support the development of academic staff to create a strong pipeline of future nursing and midwifery academic leaders to create excellent learning experiences, strong industry partnerships and impactful research and scholarship.

About you

With a postgraduate qualification and current registration as a Nurse (Division 1) and / or midwife with AHPRA, you will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, and service within the College of Healthcare Sciences. The successful candidate will drive excellence in nursing and midwifery education, foster innovative research, and contribute to the strategic goals of the university.  As a passionate clinician and academic, you are motivated by realising outcomes through your research and teaching and giving back to your profession through not only your achievements, but through those of your students, colleagues and clinicians.

About Nursing and Midwifery at JCU

James Cook University (JCU) Nursing and Midwifery is a leader in regional, rural and tropical healthcare sciences. A vibrant learning culture fosters highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. With an emphasis on authentic learning, compassionate care, support to succeed and cultivation of curiosity, JCU Nursing and Midwifery students develop the confidence and experience to be valuable healthcare professionals.

Why JCU?

JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.  We support our people through the provision of :

How To Apply

If you are a passionate academic interested in contributing to this valuable area of our University, please obtain further information and apply via the JCU website by clicking ‘apply for this job’ below.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Pauline Calleja via email [email protected]

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025.