Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Building Construction Practice

Southern Cross University; Lismore; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Cross University is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Building Construction Practice to bring industry-equipped teaching to our regional campuses. You will lead undergraduate and postgraduate courses in building construction management, practice and project costing, with quantity surveying experience highly valued.

You will collaborate with the discipline team to develop industry-aligned curricula, contribute to research and HDR supervision, and strengthen partnerships with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-informed teaching in building construction management and practice.
• Teach 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.

Skills

Building construction management

Building practice

Project costing

Quantity surveying

Education

PhD

Building/building construction qualifications

Job description

• Bring building construction management and quantity surveying expertise to teaching
• Shape industry-connected learning through real world building construction experience
• Contribute to research, curriculum development and industry partnerships

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Bring your industry experience into the classroom and help shape the next generation of building and building construction professionals at Southern Cross University.

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Building Construction Practice with strong expertise in building construction management, building practice and project costing. A background in quantity surveying would be particularly valuable as we continue to strengthen our teaching capability and industry connections.

This is a teaching-focused academic opportunity for someone who understands the realities of the Australian building construction industry, from estimating and costing projects to managing contracts, building construction processes and delivery across low- and high-rise developments.

You’ll play an important role in a collaborative discipline team, delivering engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, developing industry-relevant curriculum and bringing real project experience into student learning. You’ll also contribute to research, scholarship and professional engagement, helping strengthen the discipline’s academic and industry profile.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering industry-informed teaching in building construction management and practice
• Teaching project costing, quantity surveying and building law principles
• Developing practical curriculum informed by Australian industry standards
• Contributing to research, scholarship and HDR student supervision
• Strengthening industry partnerships and professional body engagement

What You Will Bring

You’ll combine academic expertise with practical experience in the Australian building and building construction industry, ideally in quantity surveying, building construction management or project costing. You’ll understand the realities of building construction projects and know how to bring that experience into engaging, industry-relevant teaching.

You’ll also bring a commitment to research and scholarship, strong professional networks and active engagement with industry bodies. You’ll thrive in a collaborative discipline team where your expertise and industry connections can make a meaningful difference.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• 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 the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Australian Institute of Building (AIB), or other relevant professional bodies will be highly regarded. Knowledge of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and industry accreditation requirements will also be advantageous.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• Academic Level B: $114,482 - $135,392 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $158,408.
• Academic Level C: $139,568 - $160,473 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $187,753.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Professor Charles Lemckert, Professor - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 19 November 2026.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process, reach out to [e-mail].