Continuing full time appointment
Research Focused Academic Level C - $134,128 – $156,967 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Danala Education and Community Precinct (Darwin City Campus)
About the Position
As the Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, you will be responsible for coordinating the Public policy Program including the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials for postgraduate students. You will be actively contributing to the design, development, and delivery of Public Policy postgraduate and professional development programs through collaboration and subject-matter expertise and lead the development of teaching programs and curriculum materials for relevant units, while supporting the advancement of related research initiatives.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* Relevant postgraduate qualification (preferably a PhD within Public Policy)
* Experience teaching and coordinating public policy including regional planning, social impact assessment, governance and political economy.
* Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including knowledge and understanding of their cultural and social issues.
* Ability to critically evaluate varied approaches to public policy in Northern Australia and the ability to explore and articulate appropriate approaches reflecting social justice, economic equity, ecological sustainability and cultural diversity
* Willingness to develop new approaches to public policy.
* Experience in local/regional community planning and development in a northern Australian context.
* Ability and willingness to travel in northern Australia and to supervise field trips and work placements.
This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit
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.
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
* 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 Ruth Wallace via email [email protected]
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 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected] .
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 28th July 2025 (application acceptance may close earlier if position is filled prior to advertised closing date)