We're Hiring!

• Permanent part-time – 21.75 hours per week
• Excellent benefits including generous super and leave allowances
• Lead excellence in remote, rural, and Indigenous health
• Based in beautiful Mackay
• Academic Level B: $112,810 - $133,110 + 17% superannuation contributions pro rata.

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer, Pharmacy to join our team at the College of Medicine and Dentistry preferably based in Mackay, however candidates who are based in Cairns or Townsville will be considered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lecturer, Pharmacy

The Lecturer, Pharmacy plays a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing growth and success of the pharmacy discipline, ensuring excellence in teaching, strong leadership, and the continued achievements of one of Australia’s leading regional pharmacy programs.  You will deliver theoretical and clinical content across a range of subject areas, including the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and/or clinical pharmacy, with potential opportunities to contribute to related content in other health programs.   This role may also involve acting as a subject coordinator, conducting research, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in collaborative consultation across the University and with health services in North Queensland. 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You will hold a degree and postgraduate qualifications in Pharmacy or other appropriate degree in a related area in the pharmaceutical sciences and demonstrate relevant teaching and research experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Along with current (or eligible) registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.  You will bring an understanding of the rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous contexts in relation to education and health service delivery. The ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, is essential.

ABOUT PHARMACY AT JCU

We offer one of Australia’s leading regional Pharmacy programs, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared with contemporary best practices and hands-on clinical experiences in both acute care settings and low-resource communities. Our graduates leave equipped with the skills, inspiration, and real-world experience to excel in any pharmacy setting, from rural outback towns to bustling city centres.

Over the past four years, our Pharmacy discipline has seen significant growth in undergraduate and postgraduate program enrolments. Additionally, we have introduced service teaching within the medical program, increasing enhancing our interdisciplinary impact. With the transition to multi-site delivery and trimesterisation, the need for additional academic staff is crucial to sustain our momentum and drive continued growth and innovation.

ABOUT MACKAY

Located in North Queensland halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, Mackay is a vibrant coastal city known as the "sugar capital" of Australia. With a population over 126,000, it offers a mix of 1920s Art Deco architecture, the Pioneer River, and access to the Great Barrier Reef. It is famous for sunrise wallaby spotting at Cape Hillsborough, lush rainforests in Eungella National Park, and a strong, diverse economy based on mining and agriculture

ABOUT TOWNSVILLE

Providing an envious tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle & economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys. Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.  Click here for more information on living in Townsville.

ABOUT CAIRNS

Cairns is a very special part of the world, and our residents enjoy a great way of life. Our unparalleled natural attractions, superb climate, and tropical lifestyle makes Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business.   Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit.  Cairns has world-class schools and universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.  Click here for more information on living in Cairns.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• Pro-rata 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave or 12 months at half pay
• A range of flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces.

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to 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. 

Applications close on 13 April 2026 at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Associate Professor John Smithson on (07) 4781 6963 or email john.smithson@jcu.edu.au.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.