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Job Location: Rockhampton, QLD, AU Negotiable, AU
Company: Central Queensland University
About this Opportunity
* School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
* CQUniversity Rockhampton (other locations and work from home arrangements are negotiable)*
* Total Remuneration $65,135 to $76,627 pa (including salary of $55,040 to $64,751 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
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated academic with expertise across both cropping/horticulture and livestock production systems to join our agricultural teaching team within the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. You’ll be involved in planning and delivering course content, leading hands-on and field-based learning activities, and helping students make clear connections between theory and practice.
This position offers the flexibility of part-time work while maintaining a meaningful connection to teaching and the agricultural sector. Whether you’re an experienced academic looking to reduce your workload or an industry professional ready to transition into teaching, this role provides an opportunity to inspire the next generation of rural and regional innovators while continuing to build your own expertise.
Join a supportive and collaborative academic environment where your knowledge will help drive innovation, sustainability and excellence in one of Australia’s vital industries!
Be Rewarded
* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
* Generous annual, personal/sick and carer’s leave**
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
* Postgraduate qualification in agricultural science or a closely related field (e.g. Honours, Masters, or PhD), or equivalent standing.
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to contributing to team culture.
* Willingness to contribute to administrative responsibilities across the School.
* Experience in curriculum development and flexible teaching delivery (desirable).
* Experience or knowledge in multiple of the following areas: crop pathology, pest and disease management, crop adaptation, entomology, livestock production (including nutrition or breeding), specialised food industries or food processing, sustainability or environmental management in agriculture, and precision or digital agriculture technologies (desirable).
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Job Requisition ID: 6098
*Occasional travel will be required to Rockhampton and Emerald for Residential Schools.
**Pro-rata for part-time employees.
(07) 4930 9345
When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a1-2 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.
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CRICOS Provider Code: 00219C RTO Code 40939 CQUniversity Australia is a trading name of Central Queensland University.
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