Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Speech Pathology

• Fixed Term (until 27.12.2024)
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Lecturer – Full Time (Negotiable): Total Remuneration $126,364 to $149,350 pa (including salary of $106,780 to $126,203 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Senior Lecturer – Part Time (0.8 FTE – 58 hrs/fortnight) (Negotiable): Total Remuneration $123,160 to $141,173 pm (including salary of $104,072 to $119,293 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.

The School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences proudly delivers a versatile range of science and health related courses.  All courses are taught by enthusiastic staff with extensive industry experience, expertise in research, teaching, and consulting in their areas of interest.  We aim to provide an educational experience to our students that is second to none.

As a key member of the speech pathology academic team, you will apply your extensive professional and academic expertise to lead and participate in the evaluation, development, and delivery of the 4-year Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) course, currently fully accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. You will also lead and play a significant role in applied research projects that support growth in your areas of clinical and teaching expertise.

Based within a small, highly collaborative and dedicated team, you will engage in quality, interactive and inter-professional teaching for small to medium-sized classes, providing an educational experience to our students that is second to none. You will have direct access to CQUniversity’s Rockhampton Health Clinic, a public access clinic with state-of-the-art health facilities, providing an amazing hands-on practical learning environment for your students. We are providing the opportunity for either a full-time Lecturer role or a part-time Senior Lecturer position under a fixed-term contract until December 2024.

CQUniversity’s speech pathology team is based at the Rockhampton headquarters.  Rated among Australia’s top 20 most family-friendly cities, sub-tropical Rockhampton offers the best of cosmopolitan living in a regional setting. Strewn with heritage landmarks, the region boasts affordable housing, quality education, and a thriving, easily-accessible cultural arts scene. Just a short 30-minute drive to coastal Yeppoon and you’re right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. Yeppoon is renowned for its pristine beaches, tropical climate, friendly locals, and the beautiful islands out on the bay.

• Generous leave entitlements
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
• Current Ordinary Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia or eligibility for Ordinary Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Proven history of participation in research with the ability to contribute to research in the School.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate University students with experience engaging with tertiary students and supporting their educational development.

• Doctoral qualification (PhD) in the relevant discipline.
• Current Ordinary Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia or eligibility for Ordinary Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Proven research track record through recent published research outputs with the ability to contribute to research in the School.
• Proven ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate University students with experience engaging with tertiary students and supporting their educational development.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Lecturer - Academic Level B Position Description and Senior Lecturer - Academic Level C Position Description .

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4083

Contact Details: 

Justine Hamilton

(07) 4930 9799

[email protected]

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.