Professor to Nursing

CQUniversity

Townsville, Northern QLD

Teaching to Tertiary, Other (Education and Training)

Full time

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About this Opportunity

Continuing Full-Time

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences

CQUniversity Rockhampton, Mackay or Townsville (Relocation support available)

Total Remuneration of 243,572 pa (including salary of 205,822 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone to regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join CQUniversity’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, a leader in health education and research committed to improving community wellbeing locally and globally. We deliver innovative programs and foster strong industry partnerships to ensure our graduates and research make a meaningful impact.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished academic to provide strategic leadership in nursing education and research. You will drive innovation in teaching and curriculum development, lead multidisciplinary research teams, and build strong external partnerships to advance the University’s mission.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education through academic leadership, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of excellence. If you are passionate about influencing the next generation of health professionals and contributing to impactful research, we invite you to join us and make a lasting difference.

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

Hold doctoral qualifications (PhD or equivalent) plus significant experience in the relevant discipline.

Registered as a Nurse (Division 1) in AHPRA, evidence of meeting NMBA Recency of Practice registration standards.

Extensive academic, research, and industry experience with strong knowledge of nursing education, and a proven record in innovative teaching and curriculum development.

Proven academic leadership, demonstrated through building and motivating multidisciplinary teams, managing staff performance, and fostering a culture of high achievement.

Significant research profile, evidenced by publications in high-quality journals, successful supervision of research higher degree students, and the ability to attract competitive research funding.

Maintain strong professional networks with government, industry, and the broader community to enhance the School’s reputation and impact.

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, Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.

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Lisa Wirihana: 0749309015, l.wirihana@cqu.edu.au