We're Hiring!

• Full time 36.25 hours per week | Fixed term to 31 December 2026 - may be extended 
• HEWL 7 $99,878 - $110,446 + 17% super and great benefits including Locality Allowances
• Make a meaningful impact on rural and remote health outcomes
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to flexible work options and generous leave provisions

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering high-quality training programs and building strong partnerships in regional and rural health?

James Cook University is seeking a Team Leader, Multidisciplinary Training to lead the coordination and delivery of student placements and site operations within the RHMT Program. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the rural health workforce while leading a high-performing, service-focused team.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinary training activities. You will:

• Lead the coordination of student placements, including site management, accreditation processes, and logistical planning
• Oversee enquiry management, ensuring responsive, accurate and client-focused service delivery
• Supervise and develop a team, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture
• Build and maintain strong relationships with health service providers and key stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing operational data and enhancing service delivery outcomes

What you’ll bring

You are a capable leader with strong organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to service excellence. You will demonstrate:

• Relevant degree qualifications and experience aligned with the appropriate HEW level
• Proven experience leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong administrative experience, ideally within medical education, training, or a related environment
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex enquiries
• Sound judgement, initiative, and problem-solving capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with information and financial systems
• An understanding of rural and remote health training or university systems (desirable)

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel within North West Queensland, including overnight stays
• Occasional after-hours work
• Current Queensland ‘C’ class driver licence

Why work at JCU

As Australia’s university for the Tropics, JCU offers a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your leadership will have a meaningful impact on medical education and workforce outcomes across regional Australia.

• 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 12 Months paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Locality Allowance
• Paid study leave & staff development programs
• Fitness Passport & health insurance discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching & counselling)

How To Apply

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:

• Complete the application form
• Upload your current resume
• 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. 

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Andrea Muller on (07) 4781 3424 or via email andrea.muller@jcu.edu.au