Continuing Full Time Appointment

VET Teaching Focused Academic Level A

Annual salary $76,604 – $114,924 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Katherine Town Campus| Larrakia Country

 

Utilise your passion and experience in Agriculture & Rural Operations to teach students at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

 

About the Position

As the Lecturer – Agriculture & Rural Operations, you will contribute to the TAFE (VET) teaching and assessment programs in campus classrooms/workshops/remote areas and/or the workplace environment, working under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and VET Quality Framework and to the competency standards of the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package (AHC). The position requires the timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks associated with training provisions including the maintenance of accurate student records.

This position primarily focusses on delivery of short courses and face-to-face training for regional and remote communities and specialized cohorts in the Northern Territory.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Possess relevant agriculture or rural operations qualification/s and/or demonstrate relevant supervisory level practical industry work experience in Agriculture and Rural Production in the north Australian cattle industry
• Current qualification equivalent to a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor) and the ability to obtain competencies in additional core units as required.
• Demonstrated experience providing training within a workplace setting or educational institution.
• Experience in researching and developing training tools to meet needs.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Previous experience working in a Team, flexible and sensible attitude when working with others.
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.
• Have confident skills with Livestock.
• Ability to camp in remote and isolated situations.
• Previous experience in flexible working environments
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Desirable Competencies

• Demonstrate contemporary knowledge in teaching and assessment competencies, and conducting training in order to meet the requirements of nationally accredited training packages and/or accredited courses and the Australian VET Quality Framework for audit requirements within Australian Skills Quality Authority Framework (ASQA).
• Previous northern pastoral experience
• Stock handling certificates including non-accredited training
• Horse safety Australia qualifications.
• Possession of NT Truck license (HR) or equivalent.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Teaching Focused Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604 to $114,924 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626 to $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) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

 

Access Full Position Description

To view the full position description, please click the Apply link which will direct you to our CDU job site, then select Job Attachments.

 

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)
• 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
• 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 Samantha Dunwoody on 08 •••• •304 or email [email protected].

 

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 [email protected].

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Applications Close: Wednesday 17th of June 2026.