Lecturer in Nursing

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

VET Academic Level B – annual salary $112,710 – $133,262 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Help build the teaching profile within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at CDU through independent teaching to deliver quality education to discipline-specific professional standards.

About the Position

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will help build the teaching profile within the School of Nursing and Midwifery and will be involved in independent teaching, delivering quality education in accordance with academic policies and discipline-specific professional standards. The contribution to teaching will be primarily at a diploma and undergraduate level while also engaging in independent scholarship and professional activities appropriate to the profession or discipline.

As the course coordinator, you be involved in curriculum delivery, administrative duties, student progression as well a liaison with CDU TAFE Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Health and key stakeholders related to the delivery of the Diploma in Nursing course.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
• Master's degree qualification in Nursing or in a related field.
• Completion of TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or its successor
• Demonstrated record of Higher Education teaching, curriculum development, and assessment experience.
• Preparation and delivery of VET and undergraduate and/or graduate entry education programs with delivery and development of VET Diploma of Nursing curriculum
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles in working in Higher Education, enabling and equity programs, providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to unit/program resource and development within the context and requirements of a quality education provider.
• Excellent professional teamwork and communication skills, including oral, written, information communication technology (ICT) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use flexible/online computer-based learning materials to suit the needs of a diverse student body.

Desirable competencies

• Experience in working in a dual-sector teaching environment.
• Knowledge and experience using the LearnLine online learning systems and/or experience in developing learning and teaching curriculum and content.
• Sound knowledge of ethical requirements, relevant policies and procedures and contemporary human resource practices and principles, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• PhD or Professional Doctorate in a related field.

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 Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range of $112,710 - $133,262 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $131,870 - $155,916 per annum, including 17% superannuation. The University has an approved 3.3% salary increase from October 2025

What's in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• 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)
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• 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
• 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 Natasha Franklin via 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: Friday 3rd October 2025