• Flexible, casual role – balance work with your professional life
• Bring your clinical expertise into real-world student learning
• Supervise and mentor future naturopathic practitioners on campus

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect.

Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university.

But there’s also so much more.

Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale.

This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career.

To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity 

We are seeking passionate Naturopaths to join the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University as casual academics and clinic supervisors.

In this role, you will support and supervise naturopathic medicine students during clinical placements and practice education activities, bringing your professional expertise into both teaching and hands-on learning environments.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering theoretical and practical learning activities on Lismore and/or Gold Coast campuses
• Supervising and supporting naturopathic medicine students during on campus clinical placements
• Providing constructive feedback to help students develop confidence and professional competence
• Collaborating with academic and professional staff to ensure high-quality educational experiences
• Demonstrating commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice in teaching and clinical contexts

What you will bring

You’re a passionate and qualified naturopath with experience in mentoring students and sharing your clinical knowledge in an educational setting.

You thrive in dynamic learning environments and are committed to helping students grow into confident, professional practitioners.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• Bachelor-level qualification in Naturopathy and at least 3 years of clinical practice. A postgraduate qualification in higher education is also desirable.
• Knowledge of teaching technologies and experience with case-based and inquiry-based learning approaches
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills to support students in clinical and educational settings  

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant.

That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more.

And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. 

A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live.

With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities.

Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Casual, typically 1-2 days per week with potentially for additional hours
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480
• Hourly rate varies depending on the type of educational activity

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience.

If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name:           Jaime Doumas, Associate Lecturer and Bachelor of Health Science (Health & Lifestyle) Course Coordinator

Email:            jaime.doumas@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEST, Thursday 29 January 2026.

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