Continuing Full Time Appointment
VET Academic Level A
Annual salary $76,604.18 – $114,924.35 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave 
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Utilise your passion for Conservation and experience in Ecosystem Management to educate the next generation of students with CDU TAFE.

About the Position
The Lecturer –Conservation and Ecosystem Management contributes to the CDU TAFE teaching, training and assessment programs in campus classrooms/workshops/remote areas and/or the workplace environment, working under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and VET Quality Framework, the competency standards of the Agriculture/Horticulture and Conservation (AHC) Training Package and industry requirements.  The position requires the timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks associated with training provision including the maintenance of accurate student records.

Your focus will be on training, customer service, student administration to our current students/apprentices/trainees and also contributes to growing the teaching business to anticipate and respond to industry training requirements.  As a member of the Environmental Studies Team, it is an expectation of the occupant of the role to support colleagues, especially during peak periods of training and with any special projects of teaching and training undertaken by the team. 

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and the ability to obtain competencies in additional elective units as required. 
• Possess a Certificate III or Higher Qualification in Conservation, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a closely related area and/or relevant post trade experience in the conservation management industry.
• Demonstrated experience providing training either within a workplace setting or educational institution and understanding of competency-based training and workplace assessment.
• Experience in researching and developing training tools to meet needs of students and / or industry clients.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team, the ability and flexibility to manage workloads to meet conflicting deadlines, adapt to a changing work environment, while maintaining initiative, teamwork, self-motivation and discipline.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in working and travelling safely in remote areas, including camping out and operating without connectivity in remote and isolated situations.
• Demonstrated competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with internal and external stakeholders to whom English may not be the first language.
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at VET Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604.18 – $114,924.35 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626.89 - $134,461.49 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 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
• 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
• 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 Daniel Luttig on 04 •••• •405 or email dan••••••••••@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. 
 
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: Thursday, 2nd  of July 2026