Lecturer - Postgraduate Nursing

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Cairns (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $130,270 to $153,255 pa (including salary of $110,080 to $129,503 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences  provides high-quality education in health disciplines, including nursing and midwifery. The school offers vocational certificates, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees, with study options on-campus, online, and flexible learning. Students benefit from engaging tutorials, practical classes, and clinical residential schools designed to equip them with essential skills and experience for their careers in healthcare.

As a key member of the academic team, your primary objective will be to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, delivering exceptional education and support to our diverse student body. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with significant teaching and research experience and expertise in using large corporate systems. You will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of postgraduate nursing programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and contemporary healthcare practices. You will oversee projects, adhere to educational guidelines, and consistently uphold a high standard of service.

At CQUniversity, you will be part of a vibrant team committed to excellence in higher education. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, all within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Nursing.
• Current registration as a Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) with no restrictions
• Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
• Awareness of current professional and educational issues in the field.
• Proven ability in research and scholarship, with publications in reputable journals and successful research grant applications.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, with experience in multi-modal delivery strategies for student support.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 9 March 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 5686

Contact Details: 

Leanne Jack

(07) 3295 1112

l.jack@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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