Full time, 12-month fixed term appointment
Research Active Academic Level B - $112,710 to $133,262 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers at CDU!

About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Engineering? Join Charles Darwin University (CDU) as a Lecturer in Engineering and make a real impact!

In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in teaching and research to life by delivering dynamic and innovative education across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels. You'll have the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge curriculum, ensuring our programs stay ahead of industry trends—particularly in civil geotechnical engineering and road/infrastructure construction.

With a focus on engaging, flexible, and future-ready teaching methods, including on-campus, online, and blended learning, you'll help equip the next generation of engineers with the skills they need to succeed.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A PhD in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in teaching, curriculum development, and assessment, particularly in civil geotechnical engineering and/or road/infrastructure construction and related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver high-quality teaching experiences across a range of formats, including on-campus, online, and blended learning.
• Strong record of research activity, including the ability to produce high-quality research outputs and secure external research funding.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within academic teams and engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainable practices in teaching, research, and administration to align with university policies and initiatives
• Experience in fostering industry relationships and collaborations to support research, curriculum relevance, and student employability.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Research Active Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range of $112,710 to $133,262 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $131,870 to $155,916 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
• 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 Stefanija Klaric on 08 8946 6416 or email [email protected]

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 https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email [email protected].

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: Monday 24th March 2025