Job Locations
* Rockhampton | Bundaberg | Mackay
* School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
* Two positions available
* Continuing | Part-Time (0.7 FTE – 50.75 hrs/fortnight) | Relocation support available | Total Remuneration: $86,616 to $95,963 per annum (including salary of $73,192 to $81,090 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
* Fixed-Term (until 31 December 2026) | Part-Time (0.6 FTE – 43.5 hrs/fortnight) | Total Remuneration: $74,242 to $82,254 per annum (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 Antony0470 309 727p.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
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