Professor - Nutrition and Dietetics

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Professor (Level E) Total Remuneration $243,572 pa (including salary of $205,822 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

Step into a senior academic role where your leadership, vision and expertise will shape the future of Nutrition and Dietetics at CQUniversity. As a Professor (Academic Level E), you will champion excellence in research, teaching and engagement, while driving innovation across the discipline, School, University and broader community.

In this pivotal position, you will lead strategic and academic initiatives that advance Nutrition and Dietetics, fostering excellence in scholarship, research collaboration, curriculum development, and external engagement. Your contributions will strengthen policy development, uphold academic standards, and build partnerships that elevate the University’s national and international reputation. While the position is based in Rockhampton, flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.

If you're a visionary academic leader ready to drive excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Doctoral qualifications (PhD) and recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area. A position at this level will normally require accreditation and standing (usually evidenced by an extensive research publication record).
• Demonstrated expertise in dietetics course accreditation and comprehensive knowledge of national competency and accreditation standards. 
• An understanding of current professional and educational issues within higher education and evidence of well-developed industry, research and/or government networks.
• A strong track record of quality teaching evidenced by student and/ or peer feedback.
• Demonstrated expertise in staff management, including performance management, mentoring and motivating a team to obtain high-quality outcomes.

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, Wednesday, 24 December 2025 

  
Job Requisition ID: 6764

Contact Details: 

Paul Neilsen

(07) 49 309 108

p.neilsen@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.

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.

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