Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment
Teaching Focused Academic Level C – annual salary up to $156,967pa
Plus 17% superannuation
Location: position available from any CDU campus – flexible arrangement available for the right candidate

The Education Lead reports to the Clinical Lead. The Clinical Lead position is responsible for delivery of high-quality workforce training and coaching of the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) and for providing strategic clinical leadership.

About the Position
As the Education Lead, you will be responsible for leading the workforce education of site-workforce, in line with the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) and coordinate the delivery of high quality AFPP core education curriculum that maximizes AFPP staff learning experiences and achieves AFPP program outcomes.
The position includes providing support and guidance to Nurse Supervisors, FPW Leads, NHV and FPWs in the delivery of the program at site and working closely with implementing sites in continuous quality improvement activities. The position will lead the education team in the continual review of curriculum content and program resources, to increase the ability of education team maximize women and family’s capacity to be strong and confident parents and carers. The position is also responsible for collaborating with the data team to ensure data analysis and reporting reflects the broad activities of the program.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Post graduate qualification with at least 5 years subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and expertise in clinical, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.
• APHRA Registration as a registered nurse or midwife with experience as senior nurse with clinical credibility, strong knowledge of relevant research and evaluation and excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent clinical standing in Maternal and Child Health and be passionate about improving outcomes of care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and babies.
• Sound knowledge of the maternal and child health sector in Australia and clinical services across a community health and Primary Health Care services.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a solution-focused approach, developing innovative, evidence-based products to meet the project needs.
• A proven leader, with demonstrated experience in supervising clinical and/ professional staff, and in developing capability within the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity and commitment to manage and build positive relationships.

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.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level C. The base salary will be in the range of $134,128 - $156,967 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $156,929 - $183,651 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 four 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
• 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, relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Belinda Provan via 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 6284 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 neuro-diverse 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: Sunday 10th August 2025