Lecturer - Engineering

Continuing, Full-Time Appointment 
Teaching Focused Academic Level A/B 
Annual salary $76,604 – $137,659 pa + 17% superannuation and 4 weeks annual leave 
Sydney Campus | Gadigal Country

Teach Engineering Foundations, shape innovative curriculum and build industry partnerships to prepare students for successful careers.

About the Position
As a Lecturer in Engineering, you will deliver high-quality teaching in Engineering Foundations, including Mathematics, across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs. You will develop contemporary curriculum, coordinate units and assessments, and deliver engaging on-campus, online and blended learning experiences. You will also contribute to accreditation, academic governance and the scholarship of teaching and learning, while building strong industry, government and community partnerships to support student employability and ensure programs remain innovative, sustainable and industry relevant.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Experience teaching and assessing Engineering subjects across on-campus, online and blended environments, including laboratory classes. 
• Knowledge of WHS compliance and risk management in laboratory settings. 
• Engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, with the ability to contribute to scholarly outcomes. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds. 
• Understanding of sustainable practices in teaching, research and administration. 
• Experience building industry partnerships that support curriculum relevance, research and student employability.
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Additional requirements at Level B:

• Experience developing Engineering curricula, units, courses and high-quality learning resources across multiple delivery modes. 
• Experience contributing to internal and professional program accreditation. 
• Evidence of relevant research or scholarly outcomes, such as publications, external grants or consultancies.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic A/B. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604 - $137,659 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626 - $161,061 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

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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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
• State-of-the-art facilities in Sydney CBD 
• 17% superannuation 
• Up to four 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
• 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 Stefanija Klaric on 0889466*** or email ***************@cdu.edu.au. 

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems 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 8946 62***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 30th of August 2026.