Continuing Full time Appointment
Teaching Academic Level B
Annual salary $120,271 – $142,202 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Shape the future of oral health as a Lecturer, delivering innovative clinical education and supporting the next generation of oral health professionals.

About the Position
As the Lecturer – Oral Health, you will be responsible for designing, preparing and delivering engaging theory-based and practical learning experiences within the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy program. You will supervise students in simulation and clinical settings, coordinate units, contribute to curriculum development, accreditation and quality assurance, and support positive student outcomes through inclusive and culturally safe teaching practices. You will also engage in scholarly activity, maintain clinical and professional currency, and build strong partnerships with oral health providers, professional bodies, community organisations and First Nations health services to support student placements and the development of a responsive oral health workforce.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

- Full registration with AHPRA as a Dental Practitioner in at least one of the following categories: Oral Health Therapist, dual-registered Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist, or General Dentist.
- A scope of practice relevant to the clinical and theoretical components of the Oral Health Therapy program, together with relevant clinical experience providing oral health care to diverse client populations.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to deliver engaging theoretical and practical learning experiences, including supervising students in simulation or clinical environments.
- Capacity to contribute to curriculum design, development, accreditation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
- Commitment to positive student outcomes and the delivery of inclusive, culturally safe learning environments for students from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within clinical, academic or interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with oral health providers, community organisations or professional bodies.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice and reconciliation, including respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to apply cultural awareness within clinical or educational settings.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and scholarly activity, with a willingness to develop capability in flexible and online teaching.
- Alignment with the program’s values of Adaptability, Cultural Safety, Equity and Sustainability,



with an interest in contributing to the development of the oral health workforce in the Northern Territory.
- An open class driver’s licence and willingness to travel to placement sites to support student clinical placements.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

Desirable

- A relevant postgraduate qualification, or willingness to obtain a postgraduate qualification in teaching and assessment.
- Experience mentoring, supervising or examining students in clinical or academic settings.
- An interest in contributing to interprofessional learning and broader health education initiatives.

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

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range $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.

Access Full Position Description
To view the full position description, please click the Apply link which will direct you to our CDU job site, then select Job Attachments.

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 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 and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Natasha Lethorn, Senior Lecturer Oral Health on (08) •••• •457 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 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 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

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: Friday 13th November 2026.

📌 Lecturer Oral Health (Darwin)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Darwin