Continuing Full Time Appointment
Teaching Focused Academic Level B – annual salary up to $137,659 pa
Plus 17% superannuation
Position available at any of our fantastic CDU campuses/centers

Join our vibrant community at Charles Darwin University. As we build on the strong foundation of CDU, our campuses and centers are experiencing significant growth and is ready for an exciting future. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised and supportive student experience, where close connections between staff and students are at the core of who we are. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and passion to our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our success.

About the Position
As the Lecturer in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), you will be responsible for building the teaching profile within the School of Nursing & Midwifery. This role will be involved in independent teaching, delivering quality education in accordance with academic policies and discipline-specific professional standards within the course of Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). The role will also engage in independent scholarship and professional activities appropriate to the profession or discipline. The role may be required to perform the full academic responsibilities of, and related administration for, the co-ordination of an award program of the University. The role participates in Clinical Teaching, Unit Coordination, and curriculum writing as required.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse and endorsed Nurse Practitioner
• Masters degree qualification in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles in working in Higher Education, enabling and equity programs, providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to unit/program resource and development within the context and requirements of a quality education provider.
• Excellent professional teamwork and communication skills, including oral, written, information communication technology (ICT) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use flexible/online computer-based learning materials to suit the needs of a diverse student body.

Desirable competencies

• PhD or Professional Doctorate in a related field.
• Sound knowledge of ethical requirements, relevant policies and procedures and contemporary human resource practices and principles, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Experience in working in a dual-sector teaching environment.
• Knowledge and experience using the LearnLine online learning systems and/or experience in developing learning and teaching curriculum and content.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range of $116,429 - $137,659 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $136,221 - $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.

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?

• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Flexible work location at any of our state-of-the-art facilities
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave (depending on work location as per our Enterprise Agreement)
• 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
• 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 Associate Professor Gabrielle McCallum 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].

Do you need support?
The University endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. CDU embraces differences and ensures people with adjustment requirements are set up for success.

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 6284 or [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: Friday 14th November 2025