Lecturer - Medical Science

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $134,885 to $157,870 pa (including salary of $113,980 to $133,403 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

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking academic community at CQUniversity’s School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, where innovation, collaboration, and excellence in teaching and research are central to our mission. At CQUniversity, we are dedicated to delivering world-class education and impactful research across diverse health and medical disciplines, equipping graduates to meet the changing demands of the healthcare sector.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of medical science courses, while coordinating units and supporting student learning through lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and workshops. You’ll contribute to curriculum development, supervise honours and postgraduate research, and advance your own research within independent or collaborative projects. Additional responsibilities include assessment, student consultation, and participation in committees and school activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health and medical sciences education while advancing your own research profile.

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

• Relevant teaching qualification (PhD, MBBS, MD, MB ChB, or equivalent) or willingness to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
• Proven experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, employing multi-modal delivery methods and contribute to curriculum development, writing and evaluation.
• Proven excellence in research with peer-reviewed publications in international/national journals of high repute and successful research grant applications.
• Experience in medical program teaching in medical programs, professional healthcare background, participation in administrative duties, and capacity to deliver across courses within the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. (Desirable). 
• Strong interpersonal skills to build team culture and industry links, while contributing to research aligned with departmental strengths and pursuing external grants (Desirable).

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, 7 December 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6682

Contact Details: 

Ingrid Christiansen

(07) 4930 6518

i.christiansen@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. 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

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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