"Associate Lecturer - First Nations Studies"

Posting Date: 9 Feb 2026

Type of Position: Continuing

Location: 

Rockhampton, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity

This position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

• Continuing, Part-Time (0.5FTE - 36.25hrs/fortnight)
• School of Access Education
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $49,217 to $64,375 pa (including salary of $41,589 to $54,398 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

The School of Access Education is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team at the Rockhampton campus and contribute to high-quality teaching in Australian First Nations studies.

Developing cultural competency through the First Nations Cultural Competency Framework is essential to ensuring culturally safe practices are embedded into all areas of the University. You will actively contribute to culturally safe approaches and apply your specialist knowledge to strengthen First Nations teaching, learning and research initiatives.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of the Enabling STEPS course, supporting students as they prepare for undergraduate study. You will deliver engaging tutorials and workshops on campus and online, provide academic guidance to students with diverse learning needs and undertake marking and assessment aligned to unit and course objectives. You will also assist in the development of high-quality teaching materials and unit content, with opportunities to incorporate research-informed practice under the guidance of experienced coordinators.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ educational journeys while building your teaching experience and scholarly profile within a supportive academic community.

Be Rewarded

• Up to 5 days paid Indigenous Cultural or Ceremonial leave
• 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

• Completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to high-quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate diploma level.
• Emerging or established experience in teaching and research.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including other tertiary institutions and industry partners.
• Capacity to contribute to the School’s research, scholarship and service or community engagement activities.

Reconciliation and First Nations Peoples Employment

CQUniversity is committed to the improvement of employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At CQUniversity, our vision for reconciliation is a just and equitable Australia, empowered by the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering a tertiary education environment that genuinely values and elevates First Nations knowledges, leadership and strengths.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

CQUniversity continues to work towards achieving reconciliation – by not only incorporating and normalising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives within our everyday business, but also by promoting First Nations voices and contributions across our partners and stakeholders, and our wider communities.

• Please see here for our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our First Nations Workforce Strategy 2020-2025

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, 1 March 2026

Job Requisition ID: 6955

Contact Details: 

Chris Cook

(07) 4150 7168

c.cook2@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.

_*Pro-rata for part-time employees_*

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