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Salary- Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.
Why?
Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
The strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and health care challenges in an ever-changing world. Our diverse student body benefits from the opportunity to study in state-of-the art facilities and can select from degrees and courses across a wide range of disciplines spanning dentistry and oral health, First Peoples Health, medicine, paramedicine, and public health.
As a community we are committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching across our diverse academic programs and courses. These include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry, medicine, dental hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics, paramedicine, and public health.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
Griffith University's School of Medicine and Dentistry is currently seeking a highly qualified academic practitioner to support the School's educational mission in relation to paramedicine. The successful applicant will work in a small team of academic paramedics and contribute to the development and delivery of the School's Bachelor of Paramedicine program, as well as to scholarship and research in the areas of out of hospital care and paramedicine education.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position based at the Gold Coast campus and it is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role.Griffith is a multi-campus university and therefore it is understood that this position will work across campuses as/if required. As such, you may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any location where the University has a presence.
Salary Range
The base salary for Lecturer (Level B) is in the range $105,144 - $124,862 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $123,019 - $146,089 per annum.
Qualifications
About You
The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration. These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Staff Career Development process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.
To be successful within this role, you will possess a bachelor or Honours degree in Paramedicine, or other relevant qualification (e.g. Diploma Health (paramedic)). 5 years relevant professional and practical experience or equivalent contributions to the industry, discipline, or profession.
Experience in the development of curriculum and learning and assessment activities in Paramedicine education combined with the capacity to undertake research and scholarship activity in fields related to paramedicine or paramedicine education will be essential. Applicants should also possess extensive experience in paramedic practice at Advanced Life Support level (or equivalent) or higher qualification. Registration as a paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency Paramedicine Board.
You will need to possess the demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with paramedicine practitioners, out of hospital care agencies and other related organisations to ensure the ongoing availability of practical training opportunities for paramedicine students and that the outcomes of the School's paramedicine programs continue to meet employer needs. In doing so, you will be expected to contribute to the development of meaningful and impactful partnerships with the broader community by actively engaging and collaborating with external stakeholders.
Additional information
Why Join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:
- Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
- Salary packaging options & corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.
Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
How to Apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications above and the
- Please include the details of three supporting referees
Further Information
For further information specifically about this role, please contact the Academic Lead and Program Director, Paramedic programs, A/Professor Mal Boyle, School of Medicine and Dentistry via email .
For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on .
Closing date: Monday, 5 February 2024 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
