Lecturer - Medical Science

16 hours ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Central Queensland University Full time $53,954 - $63,348 per year
Lecturer - Medical Science

Posting Date: 18 Sept 2025

Type of Position: Continuing

Location:
Cairns, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity
  • Continuing, Part-Time ( 0.4 FTE - 29hrs/fortnight))
  • School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
  • CQUniversity Cairns (Relocation support available)
  • Total Remuneration $53,954 to $63,148 pa (including salary of $45,592 to $53,361 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. CQUniversity is committed to delivering high-quality education and impactful research across a broad spectrum of health and medical disciplines, preparing students to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

In this role, you will develop and deliver high-quality teaching across a range of medical science courses, coordinate units, and support student learning through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions. You'll contribute to curriculum development, supervise honours and postgraduate research, and conduct research independently or within larger projects. The role encompasses assessment and grading, student consultation, and participation in school committees and administrative duties.

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, and employing multi-modal delivery methods.
  • 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 (preferred).
  • Research involvement aligned with departmental strengths, with a readiness to secure external grants (preferred).
Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 19 October 2025

Job Requisition ID: 6516

Contact Details:

Charmaine Ramlogan-Steel

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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.

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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