Lecturer - Podiatry

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 our School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, where you’ll be part of a supportive academic team dedicated to innovation in health education and research. As a Level B Academic, you will be involved in teaching and clinical coordination duties and will make a significant contribution to the University’s teaching effort while actively engaging in scholarly, research and professional activities.

Take the opportunity to shape the future of CQUniversity’s accredited Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) course, preparing the next generation of practitioners and advancing the discipline within industry and the community. With your academic and professional expertise, and passion for teaching and research, you’ll enrich the course’s reputation while developing your own academic career. Supported by a collaborative team, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students, industry and the broader health community.

Let us relocate you

Based in Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a friendly regional community with great schools, quality services and a thriving local culture. Just a short drive from the coast and the Great Barrier Reef, you can enjoy the best of both work and lifestyle. With relocation support available, this is your opportunity to grow your academic career while embracing the relaxed Queensland living.

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

• Postgraduate qualification (or current enrolment) in podiatry, clinical education, or a related field, or willingness to enrol in a Research Higher Degree within 12 months of appointment.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and supervising university students, with evidence of scholarly and research contributions.
• Experience in clinical education, with sound knowledge of clinical placement requirements for podiatry students.
• Proven ability to collaborate with podiatry professionals across sectors to deliver education programs aligned with Podiatry Board of Australia standards.
• A relevant PhD (or progress towards completion), or equivalent in a related discipline (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, 12 October 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6431

Contact Details: 

Dr Benjamin Peterson

(07) 4930 9436

b.peterson@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. 

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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