Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Graduate Research Education

About the role

QUT is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Graduate Research Education to join the Graduate Research, Research Portfolio, Academic Division. The role works closely with the Director, Graduate Research Education and Development, to support HDR students and supervisors and Early Career Researchers in developing their competencies in graduate research education and professional development. It involves planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating pedagogical learning opportunities that foster a positive and transformative research environment.

Required profile

• Completion of a doctoral qualification and extensive relevant experience in a contemporary educational context of higher research degrees.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum and professional learning using online and face-to-face pedagogies, including learning design, course delivery via a learning management system and assessment.
• Highly developed skills in program and curriculum review, evaluation, quality assurance and coordination.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to influence strategic decisions on graduate research training.
• Research track record in the scholarship of graduate research learning and teaching, such as publications, awards and grants.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
• Current QUT staff with ongoing full-time work rights in Australia; non-staff Indigenous Australians are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $137,608 to $163,427 per year (LEVB) or $168,578 to $194,406 per year (LEVC), inclusive of salary, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading.
• Up to 26 weeks of parental leave, including primary carer leave.
• Fitness Passport and discounted private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 extra weeks) and Salary Packaging Scheme.
• Professional development, leadership programs, workshops and a study assistance scheme.
• Indigenous Australian staff initiatives, including the Indigenous Australian Staff Network and cultural and ceremonial leave.

The position is ongoing and full-time, based in Kelvin Grove, with applications open until 3 November 2026.