Guided by our First Nations Strategic Workforce Framework 2026–2030, UniSQ is committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and custodians of the world’s oldest continuing living cultures. We respect the diversity of more than 200 Nations across this continent, honouring distinct knowledges, languages, cultures, lore/law and spiritual systems. The University recognises First Nations knowledges as vital to all fields of teaching, research and community engagement, and values the scholarship and expertise First Nations staff bring to our institution.

By supporting participation in cultural and community life and working in genuine partnership with Elders and communities, UniSQ strives to be a leader in responsive, respectful and culturally safe education and engagement.

The School of Education and Creative Arts plays a pivotal role in advancing this ambition through high-quality, accredited Initial Teacher Education and Creative Arts programs and research that responds to the needs of diverse communities. With a strong focus on curriculum innovation, pedagogical excellence and community partnership, the School is dedicated to preparing future industry-ready educators who can teach effectively and thrive across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote contexts, while contributing to research and education that enable communities to flourish and shape a better tomorrow, together.

Our suite of Initial Teacher Education programs (both under-graduate and post-graduate) are fully accredited with the Queensland College of Teachers and Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority and align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Who you are

Are you a passionate and dynamic educator and researcher with a strong foundation in First Nations Education? Are you driven to inspire the next generation of educators and make significant contributions through high-quality, impactful research? Do you have a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds and are committed to fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive learning environments? If so, we are looking for you!

What you'll do

UniSQ is seeking an innovative and collaborative Lecturer who is passionate about excellence in teaching, curriculum design and pedagogical practice. Dedicated to advancing the field of First Nations Education, you will contribute to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement across our Initial Teacher Education and Bachelor of Education and Master of Education programs. This role offers the opportunity to inspire future educators across diverse learning contexts - including regional, rural, and remote settings - while contributing to locally grounded, globally relevant research and curriculum design that supports transformational educational outcomes.

As a Lecturer (Curriculum and Pedagogy – First Nations) you will:

- Deliver engaging and reflective student-centred teaching methods across face-to-face and blended modes leveraging digital technologies.
- Conduct research activities that produce high-quality outputs and generate research income.
- Support the development of research teams and mentor HDR students.




- Contribute to a positive workplace and culture through internal service while also making significant external contributions to the community and profession.
- Actively engage in career development activities and maintain currency in contemporary learning, teaching, and research approaches.

What will help you succeed To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

- Associate Lecturer - normally an honours degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent tertiary qualifications subject to the norms of the discipline.
- Lecturer - normally a doctoral or master's qualification in a relevant discipline is required, or other equivalent qualifications and experience subject to the norms of the discipline.
- Successful teaching experience in schools, and current registration or eligibility for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required.
- Evidence of demonstrated equivalent accreditation, standing and qualified achievement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach curriculum and pedagogy in one or more learning areas within initial teacher education, across on-campus and online delivery.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and of what pre-service teachers need in order to be ready for the classroom.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering engaged and reflective approaches to teaching that produce the best possible outcomes for students.
- Capacity to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives to curriculum and pedagogy, and to work alongside colleagues to strengthen these across the programs.
- Demonstrated ability, and standing, to work in relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders, schools and sector partners.
- A demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at all levels of study.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum design and review within a university context, and knowledge of the strategies that maintain academic standards, quality and integrity.

Appointment will be made as Associate Lecturer or Lecturer, depending on your qualifications and experience.

This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Peter Cook, Head of School and Dean (Education and Creative Arts) via [email protected].





Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

Reference Number: 0154_08/26

Location: On the lands of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people (Springfield) and/or Giabal and Jarowair people (Toowoomba)

Term: Full time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)

Salary

- Level A - Total remuneration range $97,817 to $131,226 pa (includes salary range of $82,493 to $110,669 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
- Level B - Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa (includes salary of $116,315 to $137,480 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a protected, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

Applications:

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.

As part of your application please submit:

- a copy of your current resume
- a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description

The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the First Nations of southern Queensland and their ongoing connection to Country, lands, and waterways. Further, we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first educators and researchers of Australia. We pay deep respect to Elders past and present.

📌 Associate Lecturer/Lecturer (Curriculum and Pedagogy - First Nations) (Queensland)
🏢 University of Southern Queensland
📍 Queensland