Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Teaching Focused Academic Level A or B
Annual salary up to $137,659 pa + 17% superannuation
Danala Education Precinct, Darwin City | Larrakia Country

About the Position
As the Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Education, you will be responsible for building the teaching profile, research capabilities and professional practice of the Faculty of Arts and Society, by contributing to teaching and research in Education. Specifically, the role focuses on teaching Digital Technologies units within the Education programs and contributing to the teaching of other Education units as required.. This position will be involved in the development and teaching units (courses), utilising both on-campus and versatile-mode of teaching and learning support, and to engage in scholarly work that informs teaching and learning in diverse educational contexts.

The successful applicant will have the vision and energy to contribute through teaching, learning and research to the Northern Territory context, as well as national and international educational contexts.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

- A PhD and/or substantial progress towards a PhD in a relevant field and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven ability to teach specialisms in Digital Technologies units within Education programs and contributing to other Education units as required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage unit (subject) teaching in internal and distance education modes, including through online platforms.
- An emerging research profile of publications/research projects or a progress towards a research plan.
- Demonstrated understanding of a university learning environment and equity programs and providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
- Ability to contribute to the development of units/courses and student resources in response to reflective practice and application of scholarship (including for online and face to face teaching) and within the context and requirements of a quality education provider.
- Excellent professional teamwork and communication skills, including oral, written, information communication technology (ICT) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to represent the university at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners, to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes.

Academics involved in teaching in Higher Education require documented evidence of a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning. If appointee does not currently hold this qualification, the University requires that:

1.



The appointee completes the CDU Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (GCUTL) within the Probationary period.
2. The appointee qualifies for RPL for the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance and eligibility for NT Teacher Registration

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic A-B. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604 - $137,659 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626 - $161,061 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. 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.

Access Full Position Description
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What’s in it for you?

- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
- 17% superannuation
- Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (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
- Free on-campus parking in designated areas
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- 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
- 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,



relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Associate Professor Sulay Jalloh, Dean of Education on 08 8946 6*** or email ************@cdu.edu.au

Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes 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

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 Open: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Applications Close: Thursday 6th August 2026

We encourage early applications as we may lose the advert before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

📌 Lecturer in Education (Darwin)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Darwin