Lecturer in Remote Health

• JR Lecturer in Remote Health (Allied Health) - Nhulunbuy
• Fixed Term until December 2026 | Full-Time (part-time negotiable)
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
• Location: Yolngu - Nhulunbuy
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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT

At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

About the Role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and research that supports health care delivery in rural and remote communities, with a strong focus on Indigenous health. Based at the Nhulunbuy Campus, the Lecturer will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality teaching, engage in impactful research, and foster partnerships that strengthen health workforce pathways. The role combines academic leadership, community engagement, and collaboration across Flinders University's rural health footprint.

• Delivering innovative teaching and supporting student learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including placement education.
• Conducting and contributing to research in rural, remote, and Indigenous health, including publications and grant acquisition.
• Building strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to enhance recruitment and pathways for rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Collaborating with interprofessional teams and contributing to program development, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are an experienced health professional and educator with a passion for improving rural and remote health outcomes. You bring academic expertise, cultural awareness, and a collaborative approach to teaching and research, and you thrive in building relationships that strengthen health workforce pathways.

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Health (PhD or equivalent), or professional experience and standing in the discipline.
• A strong research track record (appropriate to career stage), including publications and grant success.
• Sound knowledge of rural and remote health issues, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and ability to practice in a culturally safe manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, staff, and diverse health professionals.

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
• 6 weeks annual leave

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

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Lecturer in Remote Health (Allied Health) - Nhulunbuy
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

For more information regarding this position, please contact Kim Pearce

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 30 November 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.