Senior Lecturer

• Continuing, Full-Time
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Cairns, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Negotiable
• Academic Level C
• Total Remuneration $162,470 to $184,987 pa (including salary of $137,290 to $156,317 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

CQUniversity's School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences is seeking an experienced academic to support the growth and development of our distinctive Safety Sciences courses.

In this senior role, you will play a key part in delivering and developing curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You'll bring a broad knowledge of safety sciences and a commitment to applied, industry-aligned education. Experience in curriculum design, flexible delivery and the supervision of research students is essential.

You'll contribute to CQUniversity's distinctive Safety Sciences programs, which include highly regarded offerings in Occupational Health and Safety and Fatigue Rick Management, delivered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

We're looking for someone who brings innovative teaching approaches and is confident using digital tools and technologies to enhance student learning. In addition to delivering high-quality teaching, you will contribute to research that makes a meaningful impact in the field of safety sciences.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of safety science education at a university that values real-world outcomes and innovation in teaching.

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 qualification or equivalent in Safety Sciences or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated senior-level industry experience in Safety Sciences.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum design and multi-modal delivery.
• A track record of applied research in Safety Science and the integration of research outcomes into teaching practice.
  
  

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, 31 August 2025

Job Requisition ID: 6249

Contact Details:

Associate Professor Ryan Kift

• 4930 6917
  
  

r.kift@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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