Lecturer - Hairdressing

Continuing, Full Time Appointment | Position commencing January 2026

Teaching Focused Academic Level A – annual salary $76,604 – $114,924 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Palmerston Campus

Apply your passion and experience in Hairdressing to share your industry skills and knowledge to teach students at Charles Darwin University.

About the Position

As the Lecturer – Hairdressing, you will be responsible for delivering training in Certificate II in Salon Assistant, Certificate III in Hairdressing, and the Certificate III in Barbering. The job role involves teaching students at the Palmerston campus.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Possession of the following.
  
  o Certificate III in Hairdressing (with a minimum of 3 years post trade qualification) work experience.
  
  o TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor as outlined by the Australian Skills Quality Authority Framework) or the ability to enrol and complete the TAE40122 within 6 months.
• Demonstrated experience providing training either within a workplace setting or educational institution.
• 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.
• Contemporary knowledge of the Hairdressing / Barbering Industry and associated organisations.
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and NT Working with Children clearance. Must be able to work flexible hours as required

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments (Position Profile).

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at VET Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604 – $114,924 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626 – $134,461 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

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 Tim Francis on or email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. 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.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Sunday 16th November 2025