Lecturer – First Aid and Infection Prevention and Control

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

VET Teaching Focused Academic Level A – annual salary up to $114,924 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

About the Position

As the Lecturer– First Aid and Infection Prevention and Control, you will be responsible for contributing to the teaching effort of programs provided by the Health and Community Services Team. This includes preparing, delivering and assessing students to the competency standards of the CHC Community Services and HLT Health Training Packages in line with best teaching practices and industry standards, within a team environment. 

Units from other Training Packages may be required to be delivered from time to time.  The role contributes to growing the teaching business and anticipates and responds to industry training requirements.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Possession of the following; 
  
  o    Current qualification equivalent to a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor) and the ability to obtain competencies in additional core units as required. 
  
  o    Education, training and/or relevant industry experience equivalent to completing a Vocational or HE qualification in Health and/or Health Care Services (eg. Diploma of Nursing, Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Community Services, Diploma of Emergency Health Care, Bachelor of Nursing)
• o    Current First Aid Certification (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) and Infection Control experience
• Recent professional vocational experience within the Health and/or Health Care Services sector (within the last two years).
• Experience delivering training in First Aid and Infection Prevention and Control
• Proven ability to engage diverse learner groups using practical, industry-based approaches.
• Experience in researching and developing training tools to meet the needs of students and/or industry clients.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including communicating culturally sensitively with internal and external stakeholders to whom English may not be the first language.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.
• Desirable competencies
• Demonstrated ability to abide by and implement Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures.
• Industry experience in health, aged care, or community settings in the Northern Territory.
• Experience delivering training in remote or cross-cultural contexts.
• Current HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

While this vacancy is open to all applicants, CDU remains firmly committed to increasing representation of First Nations employees. 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 More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

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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, 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 Danielle Doughty 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 1st December 2025