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Join JCU and Make a Difference in Rural Health!

• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with strong community connections
• Help build a skilled and confident Allied Health workforce for rural and remote Queensland
• Enjoy the lifestyle and community of Emerald, QLD

Part-time .3FTE / (10.87 hpw) | Fixed-term contract to 31 December 2026
Academic Level B: $109,791 – $129,547 + 17% superannuation & excellent benefits

Looking for a change of pace and purpose?

Are you a Social Worker with an adventurous spirit and a genuine passion to make a difference in rural and remote communities?  This is your opportunity to step into a non-traditional, education-focused role centred on student supervision and mentoring, shaping the next generation of allied health professionals — while creating a meaningful and lasting impact for communities across Central Queensland.

Why this role is different

• Make a genuine community impact
  Work collaboratively with local services and communities to address unmet health needs through innovative, student-assisted interprofessional services.
  You’ll support programs benefiting both adults and children — helping ensure rural Queenslanders can access the care they deserve.
• Inspire and Shape Future Rural Practitioners

This is more than supervision — it’s workforce development.
You’ll mentor and guide allied health students, fostering a passion for rural practice and embedding real-world experience through innovative service-learning models.

• Supported transition into education and supervision
  Prior academic teaching or student supervision experience is not required.

The role

Allied Health Clinical Leads at CQCRRH provide support and supervision to Allied Health students throughout innovative interdisciplinary placements. They support students to develop clinical and rural generalist skills working with communities across the lifespan. Placements are based on a service-learning model which is a contemporary approach to remote service provision and workforce development. 

As an Allied Health Clinical Lead – Social Worker, you will:

• Support and supervise Social Work students in discipline-specific and allied health students in interdisciplinary placements
• Contribute to innovative service-learning programs for adults and children in areas of high or unmet need
• Mentor students, early-career clinicians, and rural generalist trainees
• Collaborate with local health services, community stakeholders, and CQCRRH colleagues
• Contribute to workforce development initiatives and rural health research evidence
• Support CQCRRH KPIs, reconciliation commitments, and JCU values

Placements are delivered using a service-learning model, integrating education, service provision, and community partnership.

You will be supported to

• Share your clinical expertise to guide, teach and inspire students
• Develop and deliver creative placement activities aligned to community needs
• Build confidence in clinical education and supervision
• Contribute to interprofessional practice and rural workforce development
• Grow your leadership capability in a supportive, collaborative environment

About you

You are a qualified Social Worker with:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work (with 3 years clinical experience)

• Current AASW registration (or eligible for registration)
• Experience in Rural and Remote Health and Practice (or a willingness to learn)
• An interest in education, mentoring, or workforce development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience (or interest) in program or project coordination

Serving Communities. Educating Futures.

CQCRRH delivers innovative, student-assisted, interprofessional service-learning programs across rural, remote, and outback Queensland. These programs strengthen local service capacity while preparing a work-ready allied health workforce.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to try something new without being thrown in the deep end. You’ll be supported, encouraged, and valued as you develop your skills as a mentor and educator—while making a genuine difference to future Social Workers, particularly in rural and regional contexts.

We also offer:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Cash out annual leave
• Up to 12 months paid parental leave
• A range of flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Ongoing professional development support
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)

How to Apply and Contact Details

At CQCRRH, you’ll be part of a passionate team making a real impact in remote communities.

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role. 

Further information is available by contacting Lucy Bliss on 0474 161 248  or via email to ahlead.cqcrrh@jcu.edu.au