Lecturer – Carpentry & Construction

Continuing, Full Time Appointment | 2 Positions available
Teaching Focused Academic Level A
Annual salary up to $114,924 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Apply your knowledge and workplace experience in Carpentry & Construction to teach the
next generation of tradespeople at Charles Darwin University 

About the Position
As the Lecturer in Carpentry & Construction, you are responsible for the delivery of training in carpentry & construction, with a main focus on training, customer service and student administration to our current students/apprentices. The position requires the timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks associated with training provision including the maintenance of accurate student records. Ensuring compliance with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards and VET Quality Framework and to the competency standards of the Construction Training Package, The Lecturer plays an important role in achieving team and VET objectives through supporting the Team Leader and the Senior Leadership to achieve set goals. 

The role works closely with all staff in the VET Engineering and Construction Team and requires ongoing liaison with staff across the TAFE and CDU to build operational and strategic partnerships. The role contributes to growing the teaching business and to anticipate and respond to industry training requirements.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Possess a Trade Qualification in Carpentry, and post trade experience in the carpentry industry
• Possess current qualification equivalent to a Certificate IV in training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor) and the willingness and ability to obtain competencies in additional core units as required
• Demonstrated experience providing training either within a workplace setting or educational institution
• Experience in researching and developing training tools to meet specific needs
• 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 experience working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Desirable competencies

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a First Aid Certificate and apply first aid when necessary

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at VET 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 inclusive of 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) 1992.
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 + additional leave benefits
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (eligibility criteria apply)
•  Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• 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
• 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 Grant Burton, Team Leader – Engineering & Construction on 04•• ••• 058 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au     

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. 
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure. 
 
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.
 
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.

Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment.
Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic,
family, or sexual violence outside the workplace. 
 
Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone. 
 
As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process. 
 
This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community. 

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Sunday 6th of September 2026.