TAFE Teacher - Primary Health (Identified)

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until December 2025), Part-Time (0.4FTE - 29hrs/fortnight)
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (other campus locations by negotiation) 
• Total Remuneration $48,053 to $53,239 pa (including salary of $40,606 to $44,988 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 degrees designed with industry input to produce job-ready graduates. Our innovative education benefits students, industries, and communities nationwide, with multiple locations across Australia.

We are seeking a passionate educator to join the Rural and Remote Pilot (RRP) project team to deliver the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. Ideally based at one of the Hub locations in Woorabinda, Longreach, Biloela or Emerald, you will develop and deliver an outcome-focused vocational program that meets the real-world demands of our rural and remote students.

You will collaborate with students, community members, internal and industry stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning services, and maintain current industry practices and teaching methods to ensure our education remains relevant and effective. 

If you enjoy community engagement and are passionate about ensuring access to quality education for everyone, regardless of location, we’d love to hear from you! Join our vibrant team and be part of this exciting project to deliver quality face-to-face education and positive outcomes to students in rural and remote communities.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Generous annual, carers and parental leave* 
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Possession of relevant qualifications in Primary Health Care (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.
• Depending on your location, regular travel to a Rural Remote Pilot location will be required (Woorabinda, Longreach, Biloela or Emerald). May include air travel.

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: 4894

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

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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