Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Higher Education Academic Level B or C
Annual salary up to $162,146 pa + 17% superannuation & 6 weeks annual leave
Danala Campus, Education City Precinct | Larrakia Country

About the Position
As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education, your primary purpose is to build the early childhood teaching profile within the Faculty of Arts & Society. The role is central to the ongoing development and delivery of teaching and learning units related to early childhood education to which you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality teaching and learning across on-campus and flexible delivery modes. It also involves engaging in scholarly and research activity that informs and enhances teaching practice in diverse educational settings.

The successful candidate will bring the vision, expertise, and commitment to strengthen educational outcomes across the Northern Territory and to contribute meaningfully to national and international education contexts.

About You
To be successful, you will require the following:
Key Selection Criteria – Level B

• PhD or substantial progress towards a PhD in a relevant field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-quality teaching in early childhood, underpinned by contemporary pedagogical approaches and curriculum knowledge.
• An emerging research profile demonstrated through publications, research projects, or clear progress towards a research plan.
• Experience in preparing preservice teachers, preferably within programs with a strong professional experience component, and the ability to effectively support teacher education students in a tertiary setting.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous students and communities, and to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of university learning environments and equity programs, and the ability to provide inclusive and supportive education for students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and age backgrounds.
• Proven ability to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of units, courses, and student learning resources through reflective practice and scholarly approaches to teaching, both online and face-to-face.

Key Selection Criteria – Level C
In addition to the Key Selection Criteria of Level B:

• Proven experience leading a team of academics in developing and managing preservice teacher education courses; either a single large course or a number of smaller courses.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to CDU’s core business, including by provision of educational and administrative leadership through a relevant contribution to activities in the Faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline and/or community that are grounded in at least one discipline area.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and supervise postgraduate students to a timely completion.
• Demonstrated ability or capacity to teach into more than one teaching area across initial teacher education courses.
• Established or emerging research agenda that aligns with Faculty and  University priorities, showing capacity to lead projects, attract external funding, and produce high-quality research outputs in reputable outlets.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and engagement with industry, schools, or community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of teaching and research.

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 HE Academic Level B or C. The base salary will be in the range of $116,429 - $162,146 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $136,221 - $189,710 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
 
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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 + other generous leave benefits
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university for Long Service Leave (eligibility criteria apply)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• 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, Acting Dean of Education on 08 •••• •322 or email [email protected]

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. 
 
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or peo•••••••••••@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: Sunday 12 July 2026
We encourage early applications as we may lose the advert before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.