Lecturer in Paramedicine

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.

• Location: Larrakia – Darwin

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College of Medicine and Public Health 

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner) to join our team, with a primary focus on delivering high-quality teaching informed by contemporary clinical practice. This role plays a key part in advancing the University's strategic vision, Making a Difference: The 2025 Agenda, which is centred on fostering a student-focused learning environment and producing career-ready graduates who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.

As a Lecturer in Paramedicine, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning across the Bachelor of Paramedicine program within the College of Medicine and Public Health. You will serve as the primary academic liaison for Paramedicine in the Northern Territory, coordinating key aspects of the NT academic program and enhancing the student learning experience through innovative teaching practices and technologies.

This position supports the University's commitment to:

• Delivering a personalised and interactive learning experience that prioritises student success;

• Leading globally in educational innovation, learning technologies, and analytics;

• Equipping graduates with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the knowledge economy.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Clinical qualifications in Paramedicine and eligibility for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (PBA)/AHPRA

• Active engagement with professional organisations and commitment to ongoing development

• Use of teaching strategies that support student success and learning outcomes

• Advanced clinical practice experience and/or qualifications

• Strong understanding of assessment methods and a commitment to student-centred learning

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

• Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Makkink

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.