- Provide academic leadership in the delivery of high-quality student centred teaching in paramedicine courses
- Grow the research portfolio and culture in the discipline, and develop and maintain meaningful relationships with community, government and industry bodies
- Generous relocation assistance provided to support relocation to beautiful Bathurst or Port Macquarie.
The role
- Continuing, Full Time (held concurrently with Associate Head role for an initial period of up to 3 years)
- Level D - AUD162,474 pa to AUD178,876 (plus allowances and 17% superannuation)
- Level E - AUD 208,956 pa (plus allowances and 17% superannuation)
- Bathurst or Port Macquarie
We are currently seeking an inspiring leader in the field of paramedicine to provide leadership in paramedicine research, education and community engagement. You will be a leader in promoting excellence in the Schools teaching, research, scholarly and professional activities, and supporting other academic staff. You will deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Paramedicine courses using blended modes of subject delivery and grow the research profile of the discipline.
The successful candidate will be expected to progress an active research profile relevant to paramedicine and aligned to the Schools strategic direction.
To be successful in this role you will have proven outstanding leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a demonstrated commitment to upholding the Universitys values, a track record in outstanding research and teaching expertise.
As the Associate Head of School - Paramedicine, you will have academic staff supervision and delegated portfolio responsibilities that align with an identified set of strategic and management objectives within a specific discipline portfolio. When delegated, you will be authorised to act for and on behalf of the Head of School.
About you
- A doctoral qualification relevant to paramedicine.
- Current registration or eligibility for registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
- A record of academic achievement of national and/or international standing through outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and/or clinical innovation.
- Significant experience in and comprehensive knowledge of the discipline area with capacity to develop and evaluate practice innovations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and building people capability in an academic and clinical setting.
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.
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Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
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If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description
or by contacting: Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson | Head, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences | email: SNPHS-HOS@csu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11pm, 28 May 2025
