Team Leader – Civil, Logistics & High Risk
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
A$136,554-$162,146 p/a + 17% superannuation
On-site
Posted 1 day ago
Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Teaching Focused Academic Level C – annual salary up to $162,146 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Ability to travel to regional and remote locations
The Team Leader facilitates the delivery of educational and training services ensuring compliance with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the VET Quality Framework and CDU internal processes and policies.
About the Position
As the Team Leader in Civil, Logistics & High Risk, you will be responsible for providing management and leadership to your multi-discipline team across CDU campuses and delivery sites, which include metropolitan, rural, and remote settings. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive – Trades & Primary Industries, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, team management and training delivery responsibilities that meet client needs. This role also requires significant fee for service and commercial focus. Team Leaders are responsible for driving student and client-focused education and training programs that align with ASQA and CDU strategic goals and contribute to economic, community and workforce development.
Team Leaders are entrusted with developing and maintaining high-level internal and external stakeholder relationships. This includes working with the respective internal stakeholders to drive strategic programs and initiatives as it relates to their respective disciplines. The VET Team Leader focuses on the growth in training and services provided by the University in key technical, trades or natural resources-related industries, at local, regional, national, and international levels. This will involve high level interactions with regional stakeholders including industry and industry bodies, mining, oil and gas, petroleum, small and medium enterprises, community groups, local governments, schools, and Government agencies.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
- Education, training and/or relevant industry experience equivalent to a Certificate III or higher vocational qualification in Civil Construction, Logistics, High Risk or related industries.
- A TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor or equivalent qualification as outlined by Australian Skills Quality Authority Framework (ASQA) or the ability to obtain this qualification in a set time frame.
- Proven experience in entrepreneurial initiatives and business development within quick-paced and evolving environments
- Demonstrated high level leadership and management skills with the proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes in a training focused organisation.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in a dynamic and increasingly competitive market, including planning, identifying, and managing budgets and physical and human resources.
- Well-developed practical research skills of a level to assess client needs and to develop and implement effective business case reports and proposals.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Workplace Health and Safety legislation, policy, and procedure in the workplace.
- Master’s degree in education, management, or related field
- Relevant extensive industry experience, qualifications and/or extensive experience within a large education-related institution at a strategic level.
- A demonstrated understanding of a university learning environment with an ability to lead and contribute across cross-disciplinary and cross-sector teams.
- Demonstrated contribution to the discipline at the national level, including experience in curriculum development, preparation, and delivery of flexible education programs.
Appointment is contingent upon; receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and receipt of a NT Working with Children clearance.
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) 1992. 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 C. The base salary will be in the range of $138,554 - $162,146 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $162,108 – 189,710 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 Scott Cahalan via email or on.
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 neurodiverse 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 28th November 2025
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