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• Full-time - 36.25 hours per week Continuing Appointment
• Academic Level D/E
• 17% Superannuation plus excellent benefits incl. Clinical Loading, Leave Loading and Flexible Work Arrangements
• Lead the future of dentistry in Northern Australia

James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an accomplished dental academic and clinician to lead our Discipline of Dentistry and help shape the future of dental education, research and clinical practice across northern Australia.

As Head of Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic and academic leadership for a dynamic discipline within JCU's College of Medicine and Dentistry. You will work closely with the Dean, academic and professional colleagues, students, clinical partners and external stakeholders to strengthen the discipline's teaching, research and clinical profile and ensure our programs continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference - through the education of the next generation of dental professionals, the development of innovative research and partnerships, and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for rural, remote and underserved communities.

Shape innovative and socially accountable dental education

You will lead the delivery and continued development of high-quality largely undergraduate dentistry programs, fostering an innovative and supportive learning environment and ensuring the ongoing accreditation of our programs.

Working across the College and University, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Discipline of Dentistry.
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate dental education.
• Foster a high-quality clinical learning environment for students and staff.
• Strengthen the discipline's research profile and create opportunities for collaboration, external funding and research partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with professional organisations, Hospital and Health Services, government, industry and the broader community.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of the College and University.
• Lead and support a diverse team, managing resources and creating an environment where staff and students can thrive.

Make an impact where it matters

JCU's College of Medicine and Dentistry is committed to strengthening healthcare for the communities of northern Australia and beyond. Our programs are designed to produce health professionals who aspire to make a difference, with a particular focus on rural, remote and underserved communities, tropical health, and the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Based in Cairns, you will be part of a multidisciplinary academic environment where education, research, clinical practice and community engagement come together. The role provides an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships across northern Australia while contributing to the broader national and international profile of JCU Dentistry.

Bring your expertise and leadership

We are looking for an established dental academic and clinician who can combine academic leadership, clinical credibility and a strong commitment to education.

You will bring:

• Higher qualifications in Dentistry and extensive clinical experience.
• Significant experience in tertiary dental education, including coordination and teaching of undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs.
• Strong leadership, organisational and business management capability, including experience leading staff.
• A substantial research record, including success in attracting external research funding and developing collaborative research initiatives.
• Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to represent and promote dentistry across the University and with professional, government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Current registration with the Dental Board of Australia as a dental practitioner.

Experience with the Australian health system and dental service provision in rural and remote communities will be highly regarded, as will established relationships across the Australian dental education and professional sector.

For appointment at Academic Level E, candidates will demonstrate national standing in academic dentistry education or specialist dentistry training and/or be recognised as a leading authority with outstanding academic leadership and achievement in dentistry or dental education.

Keep one foot in clinical practice

Importantly, this is a leadership role that remains connected to clinical practice. You will contribute at least three clinical teaching sessions each week in the JCU Dental clinic, providing an opportunity to continue sharing your clinical expertise directly with students and colleagues.

Why JCU?

At JCU, your leadership can have an impact well beyond the University. You will be joining an institution with a distinctive commitment to northern Australia and a strong focus on producing health professionals equipped to work with rural, remote and underserved communities.

This is your opportunity to:

Lead a discipline with an important role in the future of dental education and healthcare. Shape innovative, socially accountable dental education. Build research, industry, government and community partnerships. Develop the next generation of dental professionals. Make a difference to health and healthcare across northern Australia and beyond.

If you are an experienced dental academic and clinician ready to provide strategic leadership, champion excellence in education and research, and make a lasting contribution to dentistry in northern Australia, we would welcome your application.

Job Description

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional tropical lifestyle?

Townsville University Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist) to join its highly regarded Adult Mental Health Service. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of one of Queensland's largest regional health services, delivering high-quality specialist mental health care across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment.

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within the Adult Mental Health Service, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist psychiatric care across a range of community and inpatient settings. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care while contributing to service innovation, education and research.

Opportunities are available within Adult Community Mental Health Teams as well as Holiday Relief positions, offering variety and exposure to a broad range of clinical services.

• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult patients.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support recovery-oriented and patient-centred models of care.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives.

About the Employer

Townsville offers the perfect balance of career progression and lifestyle. Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year, making it easy to embrace an active outdoor lifestyle. Spend your weekends exploring the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, hiking through national parks or taking a short ferry ride to the beautiful Magnetic Island. Housing is significantly more affordable than many Australian capital cities, allowing you to enjoy an excellent quality of life without the high cost of living. Families benefit from excellent schools, modern healthcare, sporting facilities and James Cook University, while professionals appreciate the relaxed pace of life, friendly community and minimal commuting. As the largest city in North Queensland, Townsville also offers vibrant restaurants, cafés, cultural events and easy domestic flights to major Australian cities.

About the Candidate

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the College.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience or a strong interest in Adult Psychiatry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care.

Work Environment

• Attractive remuneration package of up to $546,127 per annum (including incentives).
• Attraction and retention incentives.
• Regional and rural attraction allowance.
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Employer superannuation contributions.
• Professional development allowance and paid study leave.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives.

• A friendly family practice in a tropical location.

• Initial assistance provided with accommodation and transport.

• Work with a supportive team of doctors and staff.

Practice Information:
This is an accredited general practice medical centre serving a diverse range of patients. It is a group practice, bulk billing all patients 7 days from 7am. As well as GPs, they also have on site pharmacy, pathology collection, dentist, physio, exercise physio, dietitian, diabetic educator, podiatrist and psychologists. The practice also provides reception and nursing support for all of the hours the centre is open.

Position Description:
The General Practitioner role is to provide comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and communities (from initial consultation to follow up) on simple and complex health conditions. The General Practitioner provides a range of health services ranging from prevention of illness through to treatment and rehabilitation. The position requires consultation with other professionals internally (e.g. Nurse) and externally (e.g. specialist) as required, with coordination and ongoing care relating back to the General Practitioner. General Practitioners in this role continue to assist patients and the community by providing ongoing education, participation in health promotion, conducting research and assisting training to colleagues and other health professionals.

Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 3 years' experience as a GP and AHPRA medical board registration or eligibility for same.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information: Percentage of Billings (From AUD 102,060)

About Townsville:
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of QLD. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, it is in the tropics region of Queensland. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a 2021 census population of 200,000. Considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland, Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state. Townsville has a tropical climate as it north of The Tropic of Capricorn. Schools include Kirwan State High School, Willows Primary, Weir Primary, Ryan Catholic, Thuringowa Primary and high school. The Townsville Hospital is 20 km away from the surgery approx 20 minutes' drive. The hospital has the following specialist services: Intensive Care; hyperbaric medicine; palliative care; Spinal Rehabilitation; cardiac surgery and radiation and medical oncology. This Hospital is a teaching hospital, affiliated with James Cook University, and recognised for the training provided by specialists in anaesthetics, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, General and Rural Practice associated with the hospital as well a range of associated professorships and clinical lecturers. The hospital also has clinics, allied health and outreach services.

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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