Lecturer - School of Graduate Research

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Part-Time ( 0.8FTE - 58hrs/fortnight)
• School of Graduate Research
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (other CQU locations are negotiable, excl. SEQ region)
• Relocation support available
• Total Remuneration $107,908 to $126,296 pa (including salary of $91,184 to $106,722 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 the School of Graduate Research and play a key role in advancing research education at CQUniversity. In this role, you will deliver inspiring teaching within the Graduate Certificate in Research and/or Research Higher Degree (RHD) courses – supporting students through lectures, tutorials, seminars, online residential schools and supervision of postgraduate research projects.

You will contribute to course development, assessment, and the ongoing enhancement of curriculum materials, while also undertaking research aligned with your expertise. Working collaboratively with colleagues, research supervisors and students, you will help create a dynamic learning environment that encourages academic excellence and innovation.

Beyond teaching and research, you will engage in professional activities, provide input into the School’s planning and initiatives, and represent the School through meetings, committees and promotional events. This role offers the opportunity to grow your academic career while making a meaningful impact on the success of emerging researchers.

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

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to complete a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake research in areas of strength, with a willingness to pursue external grants and contracts.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Experience in curriculum development, design and evaluation, with an emphasis on flexible delivery modes.
• Willingness to contribute to School and University-wide administrative activities (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, 19 October 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6546

Internal Position Title: Lecturer – RHD Curriculum

Contact Details: 

Susan Kinnear

(07) 4930 9336

s.kinnear@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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