Job Description
Company Description
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 School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University’s values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.
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.
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 Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.
Job Description
We are seeking applications from experienced health practitioners for the role of Lecturer in Paramedicine. This role contributes to the teaching activities of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, while maintaining engagement in scholarly, research, and/or professional practice relevant to the discipline. You will join a small and collaborative team of academic paramedics contributing to the development and delivery of the Bachelor of Paramedicine program, with a focus on prehospital care and paramedic education.
The successful candidate will support the School’s educational mission by delivering high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment activities within the program. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners to secure appropriate placement opportunities and support successful student progression.
You will contribute to the broader academic mission of the School through scholarly and service activities as negotiated with your Academic Supervisor.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering engaging teaching and learning activities, including lectures and practical workshops
- Contributing to course delivery and academic responsibilities within the program
- Supporting a student-centred learning environment that fosters respectful and positive engagement
- Collaborating with paramedicine practitioners and prehospital care organisations to support high-quality placement experiences and industry-aligned outcomes
- Building and maintaining meaningful partnerships with external stakeholders and the broader community
- Contributing to the profile and reputation of the School through engagement with education and research activities
This is a continuing, part-time (50%) position based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.
Qualifications
We are seeking applications from candidates who:
- Possess a Bachelors or Honours degree in Paramedicine, or other relevant qualification (e.g., Diploma Health (Paramedic).
- Have relevant professional and practical experience.
- Are registered or eligibility to register, with the Paramedicine Board of Australia, under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
A postgraduate qualification relevant to tertiary education, paramedicine, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact the Academic Lead (Paramedicine) and Program Director Professor Scott Devenish via email at: [email protected].
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].
Closing date: Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
