Continuing, Full Time Appointment
VET Academic (Teaching Focused) Level A
Annual salary up to $114,924 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus| Larrakia Country
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.
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.
First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. 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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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
* Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership
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
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Applications Close: Thursday 19th February 2026