TAFE Teacher - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Identified)

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Part-Time (0.5FTE - 36.25hrs/fortnight)
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Cairns* (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $60,067 to $66,549 pa (including salary of $50,757 to $56,235 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) 
• Equivalent Hourly Rate: $53.66 to $59.46 per hour
• Progression beyond Teacher Step 4 will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained
   

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 offers a range of TAFE courses and higher education degrees designed in collaboration with industry input to produce job-ready graduates. Our innovative education benefits students, industries, and communities nationwide, with multiple locations across Australia.

In this role, you will make a lasting impact by educating future healthcare workers, specifically in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health. You will guide students through the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills to deliver culturally responsive and community-centred healthcare. 

You will teach a diverse range of subjects, including primary health care practice, health promotion, chronic disease management, and essential clinical skills such as wound care, infection control and first aid. Your expertise will help students develop a deep cultural understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health perspectives, strengthening their ability to engage with communities and deliver holistic, patient-focused care.

This continuing, part-time (0.5 FTE) opportunity offers flexibility while providing career stability. Bringing your expertise in Indigenous health, you will foster an engaging and supportive learning environment that blends theory with practical application. Join a team committed to strengthening Indigenous health education and be part of a university that champions inclusivity, professional development, and real-world impact.

Take Your Career to the Tropics

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to tropical Cairns. With relocation support available, this is your opportunity to move to a beautiful coastal city, where remarkable reefs, lush rainforests, and a vibrant culture come together to create a unique lifestyle. As the gateway to the Tropical North, Cairns offers an adventurous yet relaxed way of life, with a thriving dining scene, world-class healthcare facilities, and seamless domestic and international travel via Cairns Airport.  

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund) 
• 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
• 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

• Possession of relevant qualifications in Primary Health (Certificate III or higher). 
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122). 
• Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being delivered, with demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and community-centred healthcare practices. 
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments that support diverse learners.

CQUniversity is committed to the improvement of employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The aim of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Development Strategy is to address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all CQUniversity campuses.  The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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, 6 April 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 5793

*Pro-rata for part-time employees
*A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Cairns region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application. 

Contact Details: 

Megan Sutton

(07) 4940 3351

m.sutton@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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