Continuing Part Time Appointment | 0.6FTE
Research Active Academic Level B – annual salary $116,429 – $137,659 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

The Faculty of Arts and Society is seeking an innovative research active lecturer to build the teaching profile, research capabilities and community engagement related to programs in Indigenous Futures. The faculty is undertaking expansion and consolidation of all its programs across the spectrum of Indigenous Studies including languages, cultures, philosophy, and policy.

About the Position
As the Lecturer in Indigenous Futures – Yolngu Studies You will be working under the authority and guidance of a group of senior Yolngu advisers to the program, with whom you will keep in contact.
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of teaching and learning units by utilising both on-campus and flexible-delivery methods, and the engagement with scholarly work that informs teaching and learning in diverse educational contexts. You must have either a relevant qualification or substantial progress towards completion and an emerging research profile in a relevant discipline. As the Lecturer, you will have a background in working in Indigenous contexts and with Indigenous people to achieve agreed outcomes through teaching and/or research is required for this position. The position of Lecturer in Aboriginal Futures – Yolngu Studies needs the vision and energy to contribute through the development of high-quality research and partnership with educational programs across the Faculty, Charles Darwin University and with external partners. A research track record, teaching experience and relevant content experience would be an advantage.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A demonstrated knowledge of Yolngu Indigenous cultural, linguistic, political, and economic matters, particularly in relation to Yolngu Indigenous education and the application of the knowledge in current contexts locally and nationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and culturally ethically as a member of a team under Yolngu Indigenous authority. Recent teaching or professional experience in remote settings and Yolngu Indigenous communities.
• Strong and culturally appropriate interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with all levels of people from diverse backgrounds within an academic and/or professional environment.
• A demonstrated capacity to undertake relevant administrative responsibilities, including program coordination.
• Teaching experience.
• An emerging research profile of publications / research projects or progress towards a research plan in relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated strong communication with the capacity to develop, evaluate and maintain effective services to students and work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Ability to manage unit (subject) delivery in internal and online modes including through on-line delivery platforms (such as Blackboard) in Indigenous studies and an understanding of the methodologies of teaching these specializations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students at all levels and across cultures and in particular with Indigenous students and communities.

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 First Nations 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 First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/first-nations-priority-recruitment

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.

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)
• 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
• 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
• 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 Yasunori Hayashi on 08 8946 6278 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 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: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Please note: applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found