Associate Lecturer - Midwifery

Posting Date: 6 May 2026

Type of Position: Continuing

Location: Cairns, QLD, AU Bundaberg, QLD, AU Rockhampton, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time (Part-Time is negotiable)
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Cairns, Bundaberg or Rockhampton (Working from home is negotiable)
• Relocation support available
• Full-Time Total Remuneration $102,517 to $132,833 pa (including salary of $86,629 to $112,246 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 Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences offers a wide range of vocational education and training certificates, alongside undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across a number of health disciplines. Courses are delivered through on‑campus and flexible online learning to meet the needs of diverse learners and communities. The School is seeking a passionate and committed Associate Lecturer in Midwifery to join our academic team.

This position contributes to high‑quality teaching within the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) and related midwifery courses, delivered on campus and through online learning modes. You will support student learning through tutorials, practical and clinical sessions, assessment, and the development of engaging and contemporary learning materials.

You will contribute to the teaching effort of the School as well as maintain and develop your scholarly, research and/or professional practice relevant to the discipline. Teaching duties will be undertaken with a high standard of planning, preparation, delivery and assessment to ensure students achieve unit and course objectives.

Join a School recognised for educational quality, strong industry engagement, and making a meaningful contribution to health outcomes across Australian communities.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at 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

Essential:

• Current registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (Ahpra).
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in midwifery.
• A minimum of three years’ full-time, or equivalent, clinical midwifery experience.
• Familiarity with university standards and academic writing, including researching, writing and referencing assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise undergraduate university students.
• Understanding of contemporary professional, clinical and educational issues relevant to higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues, and to contribute to the development of innovative teaching materials that support student learning outcomes.
• In-person liaison with industry partners and students undertaking clinical placements, including driving reasonable distances and occasional overnight stays.
• Willingness to engage in research and scholarly activities, including publications, conference participation, research grant activity, and contribution to research teams.
• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in midwifery.

Desirable:

• Experience in unit coordination within a higher education setting.

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, Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7279

Contact Details: Rachelle Chee

0411 026 972

r.chee@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