Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Building Construction Practice

About the role

Southern Cross University is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Building Construction Practice, based in Gold Coast, Queensland. The role brings industry experience in building construction management, building practice and project costing into teaching, within a collaborative discipline team. It is a full-time, continuing (permanent) position.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver industry-informed teaching in building construction management and practice, including project costing, quantity surveying and building law principles
• Develop practical curriculum informed by Australian industry standards
• Contribute to research, scholarship and HDR student supervision
• Strengthen industry partnerships and professional body engagement

Required profile

• Relevant building or building construction qualifications, including a PhD
• Strong Australian industry experience in building construction or quantity surveying
• Demonstrated teaching capability and contemporary curriculum development
• A research or scholarship record appropriate to the academic level
• Active engagement with relevant building construction industry professional bodies; membership of AIQS, AIB or another relevant body is highly regarded
• Knowledge of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and industry accreditation requirements is advantageous
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the whole appointment; employer visa sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Academic Level B: $114,482 - $135,392 per year, plus 17% employer superannuation contribution
• Academic Level C: $139,568 - $160,473 per year, plus 17% employer superannuation contribution
• Relocation assistance is available

Applications close 11:30pm AEST on 19 November 2026. Applicants apply online with a CV and a cover letter addressing each selection criterion.