Associate Lecturer/Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time or Part-Time (FTE negotiable)
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Bundaberg or Rockhampton^ (Relocation support available)
• Associate Lecturer (Academic A) – Full-Time Total Remuneration $102,517 to $132,833 pa (including salary of $86,629 to $112,246 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)*
• Lecturer (Academic B) – Full-Time Total Remuneration $138,968 to $161,953 pa (including salary of $117,430 to $136,853 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)*
• The successful candidate will be appointed at a level that reflects their qualifications and experience. Please indicate your preferred level in your application.

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

The School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences fosters a vibrant and collaborative academic environment dedicated to delivering high-quality education, impactful research and strong industry engagement. Across its four Colleges — Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences, Psychology and Science and Sustainability — the School offers diverse academic pathways that support disciplinary excellence and future‑focused workforce development.

Working as part of the College of Health Sciences, you will contribute to evidence‑based education and applied research across a suite of professionally accredited health programs. The College’s multidisciplinary structure, extensive campus footprint and dedicated academic support teams provide a strong foundation for scholarly activity, curriculum leadership and meaningful engagement with industry and professional partners.

About the Position

We are seeking a collaborative academic to join our team and contribute to the continued growth and delivery of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). In this position, you will deliver engaging, student-centred teaching across both on-campus and online environments. You will also play an active role in professional engagement, industry collaboration, and broader school and university initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and honours courses.
• Coordinate units and contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and honours students.
• Engage in research and/or scholarly activity aligned with the School’s strengths.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry and professional stakeholders.
• Contribute to School and University initiatives, fostering a collaborative academic culture.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Whether you choose Rockhampton or Bundaberg, you’ll enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in a welcoming regional centre with strong community spirit and easy access to Queensland’s stunning coastline. Rockhampton offers a vibrant riverside city with great dining, a rich cultural history and direct access to the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Islands. Bundaberg provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by beautiful beaches, national parks and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Both locations offer an ideal balance of professional opportunity and laid‑back living. Plus, our relocation assistance will help make your move smooth and stress-free.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of Occupational Therapy practitioners.

Be Rewarded

• No Caseload Travel | No NDIS paperwork | Flexible working hours
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 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

• Current registration (or eligibility to obtain registration) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students in a tertiary environment, including online and flexible delivery modes.
• Strong understanding of current professional and educational issues, with the ability to engage effectively with industry and community partners.
• A genuine interest in teaching and developing engaging learning experiences for students.
• A Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.

Additional Requirements for Lecturer (Academic B)

• Completion of a Master’s degree or PhD in Occupational Therapy or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to independently deliver and coordinate tertiary‑level teaching activities, including lectures, tutorials, supervision, and multi‑modal delivery approaches.
• Proven record of scholarship and research, including evidence of or contributions to peer‑reviewed publications

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about these positions, please refer to the Position Descriptions below:

Associate Lecturer (Academic A) – Occupational Therapy

Lecturer (Academic B) – Occupational Therapy

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 25 October 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7006

Contact Details:

Desley Simpson

(07) 4150 7170

desley.simpson@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.

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.

*Pro-rata for Part-Time Employees

^A condition of employment for this role is relocation to the Bundaberg or Rockhampton region (relocation support available). Please confirm your willingness to relocate in your application.

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