Fixed term Part-Time Appointment (36.75 hours per fortnight) | Until November 2027

Teaching Focused Academic Level B

Annual salary $120,271 - $142,202 + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Inspire future dietitians, advance impactful research and shape innovative nutrition education while growing your academic career at CDU.

About the Position

As a Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, you will have the opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation of health professionals while advancing your academic career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Combining your passion for nutrition and dietetics with your expertise in teaching and professional practice, you will deliver engaging learning experiences, and contribute to the development of innovative, industry-relevant programs. You will also have the opportunity to build valuable industry partnerships and contribute to advancements in nutrition and dietetics education and practice.

Join a supportive academic community where your expertise, ideas and research can make a lasting impact on student success, community health and the future of the profession across the Northern Territory and beyond.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- Experience providing Nutrition and Dietetics services relevant to practice domains within the Dietetics program. Food Service and or Clinical Practice experience highly desired.
- Ability to work collaboratively in the development of appropriate programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including an understanding of the importance of contributing to staff meetings and discipline committees.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with well-developed time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop subjects for on-line delivery and deliver hybrid teaching.
- Demonstrated interest and desire to obtain post-graduate teaching qualifications (if not already achieved).
- Demonstrated ability to represent the University at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders and partners, to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

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

Remuneration

Appointment for this role will be at HE Academic Level B.



The base salary will be in the range of $120,271- $142,202 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $140,717 - $166,376 per annum, including 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.

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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 (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
- 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 career 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 and relevant skills and experience.

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

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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 secure 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: Wednesday 11th November 2026.

📌 Lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics (Casuarina)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Casuarina