Lecturer – Civil Construction

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

Vet Academic Level A – annual salary up to $114,924 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Apply your passion and experience for Civil Construction to teach CDU TAFE students.

About the Position

As the Lecturer in Civil Construction, you will be responsible for contributing to the VET teaching and assessment programs in campus classrooms, workshops and/or the workplace environment. Working under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the competency standards of the Resources & Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Package and industry requirements, the main focus is to be on training, customer service and student administration to current students and apprentices.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Hold a Certificate IV in Civil Construction and have demonstrated relevant working experience covering the specific areas of the current Resources & Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Package (this includes at least 5 years relevant post trade experience in the Civil Construction industry).
• Hold TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor or equivalent qualification or the ability to obtain this qualification in a set time frame.
• Relevant experience in training within the context of the Civil Construction industry and be able to demonstrate an understanding of Competency Based Training and Workplace Assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in effective and proactive teamwork recognising the abilities of others and utilising co-operative approaches.
• 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.
• Demonstrated competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.

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 VET Teaching Focused 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, including 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 Ryan Miller 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 Close: Monday 27th October 2025