Teaching Development and Recognition Specialist
Full time, continuing appointment
Professional level 8 Salary - $104,888 to $118,578 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus
Develop and coordinate teaching and learning professional development plans and promote teacher recognition opportunities at Charles Darwin University (CDU)
About the Position
As the Teaching Development and Recognition Specialist, you will play an important role in bringing CDU's Transformative Teaching and Learning Core Plan 2022-2026 vision to life by providing engagement and advocacy in educational innovation, teaching excellence and teaching recognition.
You will help transform teaching and learning across the University by implementing HE Faculty and TAFE professional development plans and associated activities as well as providing support to academic teaching staff to engage with internal and external award and grant schemes.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* A postgraduate qualification or progress towards a postgraduate qualification and equivalent experience, knowledge and training in teaching and learning, provision of professional learning, project management, and teaching recognition programs to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability for collaborative leadership to implement transformative strategies that focus on delivering innovative and quality professional learning and recognition programs that motivate and engage stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to support the promotion of and application for teaching recognition awards and grants.
* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of educational compliance, standards and regulatory requirements.
* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and practice of effective professional learning practice and facilitation strategies.
* Proven capacity to deliver professional learning activities and assist in identifying possible candidates, providing encouragement, support and feedback with confidentiality and discretion.
* Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of cultural diversity, especially Indigenous cultures.
* Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail to independently facilitate the planning, administration, records and data management, document control and stakeholder liaison.
* Proven time-management skills to manage multiple groups of teaching recognition nominations, applications, and submissions against fixed deadlines.
* Highly developed communication skills to liaise effectively with external award, funding, and accreditation bodies, with the ability to source information from a variety of external bodies and establish and maintain productive relationships with contacts.
* Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity, and accountability.
* Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of cultural diversity, especially Indigenous cultures.
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 8. The base salary will be in the range of $104,888 to $118,578 per annum.The total remuneration package will be in the range of $122,718 to $138,736 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 (dependent on work location)
* 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
* 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 Laura Fairbrother via email (emailprotected)
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 (emailprotected) .
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. Understandingthat 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 Open: Thursday 12th June 2025
Applications Close: Saturday 12th July 2025
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Welcome to the Charles Darwin University (CDU) careers page and thank you for considering our institution as part of your career search.
Rooted in the Northern Territory, our institution embodies the inclusive, resilient, and courageous spirit of the region. Our campuses and delivery sites reflect our commitment to this vast and diverse area, spanning from major cities such as Darwin, Brisbane, and Sydney to regional centers like Alice Springs, Palmerston, and Katherine. Additionally, we extend our presence into remote locations, including Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, and various on-country communities, working in collaboration with and for these communities.
Welcome to the Charles Darwin University (CDU) careers page and thank you for considering our institution as part of your career search.
Rooted in the Northern Territory, our institution embodies the inclusive, resilient, and courageous spirit of the region. Our campuses and delivery sites reflect our commitment to this vast and diverse area, spanning from major cities such as Darwin, Brisbane, and Sydney to regional centers like Alice Springs, Palmerston, and Katherine. Additionally, we extend our presence into remote locations, including Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, and various on-country communities, working in collaboration with and for these communities.
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