Senior Lecturer MD Project Coordinator

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

Teaching Focused Academic Level C – annual salary $134,128 – $156,967 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Provide strong leadership and high-quality course delivery of the Doctor of Medicine project component as a Senior Lecturer within Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Health.

About the Position

As the Senior Lecturer – MD Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the academic leadership, coordination, and delivery of the MD Project component within the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This role will oversee student research and scholarly activities, contribute to curriculum design and implementation, and ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment aligned with AMC (Australian Medical Council) standards. The role will collaborate with partner health services in the NT to develop a range of MD projects that contribute and add value to the delivery of health and health outcomes in the NT.

CDU is the only Northern Territory (NT) based university and as a place-based regional university, it is deeply embedded in our local communities and commences delivery of the new Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Doctor of Medicine (BClinSci/MD) 5-year undergraduate MD medical program in 2026 that is tailored specifically to the needs of our local community. The purpose is to establish a medical program at CDU to graduate and retain more First Nations and local resident doctors in the NT to serve the NT community. The admissions process positively selects for NT First Nations and NT resident students knowing that students drawn from local communities are more likely to remain in those communities when they graduate.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• A doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in medical or health education and research, including curriculum design and teaching in an MD or similar program.
• Demonstrated experience in student supervision and mentoring, particularly research or scholarly projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct, cultural safety and the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and practice.
• Evidence of a strong research track record
• Proven leadership and coordination skills within an academic or clinical education context.
• Understanding of medical program accreditation requirements (e.g., AMC standards).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

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.

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 HE Academic Level C. The base salary will be in the range of $134,128 - $156,967 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $156,929 - $183,651 per annum, including 17% superannuation. The University has approved a 3.3% salary increase, which will come into effect in October 2025.

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

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 Dianne Stephens 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 neuro-diverse 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 Open: Tuesday 26th August 2025 

Applications Close: Thursday 25th September 2025