Continuing Full-Time Appointment

Research Active Academic Level B

Annual salary $116,429 – $137,659 pa + 17% superannuation and 4 weeks annual leave

Sydney Campus | Gadigal Country

Deliver engaging Business and Economics teaching, support student success, contribute to research, curriculum development and academic excellence

About the Position

As a Lecturer in Business and Economics - you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Business, Economics, Accounting and Business Statistics units while contributing to the University's research, scholarship and academic excellence. You will develop and coordinate engaging undergraduate and postgraduate units, support student learning through innovative teaching practices, assess student performance, and provide academic advice and guidance.

You will also contribute to curriculum development, research and publication activities, supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates, participate in course accreditation and quality assurance processes, and collaborate with colleagues, industry and professional bodies to enhance teaching, research and community engagement. As an academic leader, you will help foster an inclusive, high-performing learning workplace while contributing to the ongoing growth and reputation of the Faculty.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- A PhD in a relevant business discipline.
- Outstanding record of higher education teaching, curriculum development, delivery and assessment in business subjects.
- A demonstrated capacity and commitment to undertake research, including a track record of referred publications and HDR supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively and consultatively as a member of a team.
- A capacity to undertake relevant administrative responsibilities, including course co-ordination,
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles in working in higher education, enabling and equity programs, providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range of $116,429 - $137,659 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $136,221 - $161,061 per annum, including 17% superannuation.





First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

While this vacancy is open to all applicants, CDU remains firmly committed to increasing representation of First Nations employees. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

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What’s in it for you?

- An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
- Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
- Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
- State-of-the-art facilities in Sydney CBD
- 17% superannuation
- Up to four weeks of paid annual leave
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
- Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
- Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Alan Berman on (phone hidden) or email [email protected].

Do you need support?

CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture.





Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on [08 8946 6284](tel:08 8946 6284) or [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday, 17th August 2026.

📌 Lecturer in Business and Economics (Sydney)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Sydney