"TAFE Teacher (Diploma of Nursing)"

About this Opportunity

• 2 Positions
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Mackay
• 1 x Continuing, Part-Time (0.7FTE - 50.75hrs/fortnight) Relocation support available - Total Remuneration $86,616 to $95,963 pa (including salary of $73,192 to $81,090^ plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• 1 x Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2026), Part-Time (0.6FTE - 43.5hrs/fortnight) - Total Remuneration $74,242 to $82,254 pa (including salary of $62,736 to $69,506^ 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

Help shape the future of the next generation of nurses by joining CQUniversity’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences as a TAFE Teacher. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver the Diploma of Nursing, a flagship program that plays a vital role in meeting Australia’s growing demand for skilled and compassionate enrolled nurses.

You will deliver high‑quality, industry‑relevant training that directly contributes to both regional and national workforce development. Your teaching will span classroom, workplace, online, and blended learning environments, providing students with engaging, outcome‑focused learning experiences that prepare them for real‑world clinical practice.

Join a supportive team and industry partners to deliver modern, practice‑driven training that shapes confident, job‑ready nursing graduates.

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

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse (Division 1 – General) with AHPRA, ensuring alignment with NMBA standards for nursing educators.
• Current, relevant nursing experience to deliver training that is clinically relevant, NMBA‑aligned, and responsive to evolving healthcare demands.
• Relevant nursing qualification(s) (e.g., Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or postgraduate nursing degree).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality vocational nursing education, including effective teaching, assessment, and evaluation of student performance.
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma (or higher) in Adult/Vocational Education (Desirable).

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, 22 February 2026

Job Requisition ID: 6998

Contact Details:

Prabha Antony

0470 309 727

p.antony@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.

^Progression to Senior VET Teacher will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained

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