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Update from the Director of College Services
How is it May already?! With College Retreats held across multiple campus locations and activities well underway to support our 2025 strategic plan, the year is already getting away from us.
Our professional staff teams continue to work together to clarify and promote the services they provide to support staff within our College. Work is underway to strengthen the information available on our CMPH staff website about professional services within the matrix model and support a clearer orientation process for staff commencing within CMPH. Further information will be provided over the coming weeks. While the dedicated support provided by our professional services teams has not changed, there have been some recent changes to the staff who provide this support.
- Kahlene Michalanney has been seconded to work on some important projects in the WIL space, and Anthony De Conno has stepped in to capably support our CMPH WIL team during this time. Anthony is an experienced WIL Manager at Flinders, supporting the teams in CNHS and CEPSW.
- Emma Widdison-Duke, who has capably led our College SAS team for several years, has been seconded to the role of Rural Education Team Manager and will bring some fantastic insight and experience to this role. We are very pleased to have Will Aiken as the interim College SAS Manager while recruitment is underway to backfill Emma’s twelve-month secondment.
We have an exciting secondment opportunity available for a HEO7 Project Officer, Curriculum Mapping. The six-month opportunity is available for any staff member with aligned experience or transferrable skills, and additional detail is included in the 'Expressions of Interest' section below. To learn more, contact Karen Lower.
Director, College Services, College of Medicine and Public Health
Reminder: Join the upcoming College forum on Tuesday 14 May
Join us on Tuesday 14 May, 1:30–2:30pm in Health Sciences Lecture Theatre 1.01 or online for the next CMPH Forum. This session will highlight outcomes from the Collaboration Catalyst Development Program, which supported staff to build stronger collaborative cultures through leadership development, group coaching, and teamwork.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Bryce Brickley for becoming a finalist at the 2025 Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards in the category of 'Excellence in Youth Leadership'. "I'm humbled to be recognised alongside so many inspiring young Territorians. This award reflects my collaborative research leadership, and the impact we're making towards men's health in the NT. Thank you to everyone who is supporting my journey - and to those who voted in the awards."
Out and About
SCOPES project gains momentum as part of SA Cancer Plan 2025 - 2029
A Flinders-led program aiming to transform how we prevent colorectal cancer is gaining state-level traction with its inclusion in the newly released SA Cancer Plan 2025–2029. The SCOPES (Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer Prevention) project is a collaborative initiative led by Erin Symonds. It is supported by a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Infrastructure grant.
Courtney Ryder calls for Indigenous leadership in AI healthcare design
Flinders University’s Courtney Ryder contributed to discussions at the 2025 Medical Radiation Sciences Conference about the risks of bias and inequity in AI-driven healthcare. She highlighted the critical need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices to be included in the design and governance of AI technologies to ensure culturally safe care. She emphasised that without careful stewardship, AI could worsen existing health disparities. Read more
(L-R) Andrew Murphy, Courtney Ryder, Daniel Sapkaroski: Photo Patrick Hamilton/ASMIRT2025
Staff connect and collaborate at the Rural and Remote Health Retreat
Rural and Remote Health (RRH) staff from across the NT came together in Darwin for a two-day retreat, building stronger connections across locations and disciplines. Holding the retreat in the NT reflects Flinders’ commitment to place-based approaches, rural and remote advancement, and recognising the impact of RRH’s high-achieving team. “There is such a wonderful sense of camaraderie among RRH staff when we have a chance to meet face-to-face. So many diverse perspectives and views, that all contribute to a joint team focus” - James Smith
FHMRI Sleep Health researcher Hannah Scott featured on Channel 9’s Afternoon News this week, highlighting alarming statistics around Australia’s sleep crisis. She shared findings from a new report showing that 40% of Australians get insufficient sleep, calling for a national sleep health strategy, greater practitioner education, and increased research investment. “This is a public health issue with a $66 billion impact – and we have the tools to act."
Expressions of Interest
Project Officer, Curriculum Mapping (six-month secondment)
We’re seeking a Project Officer to lead curriculum mapping across CMPH. This fixed-term role (full-time or part-time by negotiation, HEO7) will work closely with course coordinators to align content and assessment with learning outcomes, support curriculum improvements, and ensure quality assurance and accreditation compliance. Key strengths include experience in curriculum evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and strong analytical and project delivery skills. Applications close 9am, Monday 12 May. View Position Description and apply. For more information, contact Karen Lower.
Apply now: Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow (Practitioner Fellows)
Applications are now invited for two part-time (up to 0.5FTE), fixed-term (2 years) Practitioner Fellowships: Senior Research Fellow (Level C) and Associate Professor (Level D). These positions are designed for clinician researchers to dedicate time to research that is aligned with their discipline to enhance competitiveness for national funding.
- Open to qualified clinicians across Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health
- Strong track record in research and grant success required
- Supports research leadership and collaboration
Applications close 10pm (ACST), 21 May 2025. View full details and position descriptions. Contact Raymond Chan for more information.
Events
Workshops for professional staff – Register now via the Staff Learning Portal
A range of engaging development workshops are coming up for professional staff in early May. Register now via the Staff Learning Portal in your Okta dashboard:
- Coaching Skills for Leaders – (6 May): Enhance your ability to coach and support team members with practical strategies and live skill-building.
- More Than Follow the Leader (7 May): Explore the value of followership in strengthening workplace leadership.
- Advanced Negotiation Skills (HEO8+) – (8 May): Build your confidence and capability in high-level workplace negotiations.
Medical Grand Round: 12.30pm, Thu 8 May
Lecture Theatre 1, Level 5, FMC
‘Kidney disease: When in doubt, biopsy it out!’
Presented by: Jarrad Hopkins and Alan Xu (Nephrology Advanced Trainees, Renal Unit, SALHN).
Managing Probation for Professional Staff – Training (10–11am, Thursday 8 May). People leaders are invited to an online training session on managing probation for Professional employees, hosted by the P&C Portfolio team. The session will run via Teams and provide key guidance to support effective probation management. |
Join an online coffee catch-up for HDR students on Friday 9 May at 12:30pm. Hosted by HDR Community of Practice representatives, this informal session is a chance to connect with peers, share experiences, ask questions, or just take a break with your favourite drink. Stay for the whole session or drop in while you can, all HDR students are welcome! |
The Crossroad between Cancer Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology: Clinical Practice and Research Implications
Alexandre Chan, Founding Chair in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, Irvine, will discuss the intersection of cancer supportive care and integrative oncology. A board-certified Pharmacotherapy and Oncology Pharmacy specialist, he has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers and leads internationally funded research programs. He is also President-Elect of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC). Hosted by Raymond Chan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
12 - 1pm, Friday 9 May, Lvl 2 Seminar Room 2, HMRB
Pint of Science is back, turning pubs into pop-up science venues and serving cutting-edge research without the jargon. Head to The Wheatsheaf Hotel from 19–21 May, with doors opening at 6:30 pm and talks from 7:00 pm.
- Mon 19 May – Exploring the Cognitive, Creative & Depressive Processes of the Human Mind. Includes Mental Health on Tap: A Pint Talk for Blokes and Mates by Ian Zajac
- Tue 20 May – From the Macrocosm of the Universe to the Microcosm of Pain Perception. Includes (Green) Hydrogen – why and for what by Gunther Andersson
- Wed 21 May – Health in Focus: Maternity Care, Radiation Exposure & Genetic Alterations. Includes Supporting not Reporting by Lauren Lines
Scientific writing for publication in healthcare journals
ECRs (within 5 years post-PhD) and PhD students - extend your expertise in scientific writing for the purposes of publication in healthcare journals!
Facilitated by Jonathan Craig, Vice-President and Executive Dean of the College. Jonathan is also a editor/editorial board member of many specialist and epidemiological journals.
4x 90 minute sessions
- Week 1: Introduction and abstracts
- Week 2: Background and methods
- Week 3: Results – figures and tables
- Week 4: Discussion, replying to editors, wrap up
Dates (HMRB and online for the NT)
- 10am, Monday 23 June
- 10am, Monday 30 June
- 10am, Monday 7 July
- 10am, Monday 14 July
Find more information about the content and register here. (Registration is essential)
FHMRI Inspiring Leaders Seminar Series: next seminar Tuesday 1 July
12:30pm (lunch provided), Level 2 Seminar Rooms, Health and Medical Research Building. No need to register – livestream link is in the calendar invitation
- Tue 1 Jul: Lezanne Ooi - Neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration (University of Wollongong)
- Mon 28 Jul: Peter van Wijngaarden - Ophthalmic neuroscience (Florey Institute)
- Wed 24 Sep: Joseph Trapani – Cancer immunology (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)
- Wed 19 Nov: Fiona Blyth - Public health & pain epidemiology (University of Sydney)
Join FHMRI Inspiring Leader Seminars to hear international and national research leaders share their career journeys and research highlights. Open to all disciplines, these seminars offer valuable insights for everyone. Nominate a speaker
Join a seminar exploring the latest innovations in the 10x Genomics product portfolio. This session will highlight developments in single cell and spatial biology, with insights relevant to researchers across biomedical and molecular science fields. 2:30pm, Wednesday 7 May, HMRB Room 337. RSVP to attend.
Save the date – the upcoming HERGA Conference 2025 is happening on 1 October at Bedford Park campus. Stay tuned for more details about the conference program, registration, and keynote speakers. For further information, visit the HERGA webpage
Need to know
Become a sustainability champion. The CMPH Sustainability Subcommittee seeks a passionate academic and professional staff to serve as Sustainability Champions for their respective buildings. You'll help implement and promote sustainability goals tailored to your specific work environment. Contact Andrew.Blyth@flinders.edu.au or Lara.Escane@flinders.edu.au before Friday 9 May to get involved.
Are you a Clinician or Allied Health Professional interested in research?
The University is offering a Clinician PhD Scholarship to attract and support clinicians from a range of disciplines to undertake a higher degree by research in either CMPH or CNHS.
The scholarship is open to an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen currently admitted, or eligible for admission, to a PhD at Flinders and provides a $50,000 stipend per annum (full-time, tax-free for 3.5 years). Learn more information here or contact: hdrsupport.cmph@flinders.edu.au. Please share this opportunity with your networks. Closing date is May 16.
CMPH Travel Schemes - Round 2 applications now being accepted
The College is now accepting travel applications for academic and professional staff travelling between August 2025 – January 2026.
Support is available for domestic and international travel for conferences and professional development opportunities. Full details of the schemes and links to the online applications can be found on the CMPH Funding page. Closing deadline for Round 2 applications is 5pm, Friday 27 June. Please forward any enquiries to cmph.operations@flinders.edu.au