Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Teaching Focused VET Academic Level A
Annual salary up to $114,924 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Palmerston Campus | Larrakia Country

Apply your passion and experience in Hairdressing to share your industry skills and knowledge to teach students at Charles Darwin University.

About the Position
As the Lecturer – Hairdressing, you will be responsible for delivering training in Certificate II in Salon Assistant, Certificate III in Hairdressing, and the Certificate III in Barbering. The job role involves teaching students at the Palmerston campus.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Possession of the following. 
  o    Certificate III in Hairdressing (with a minimum of 3 years post trade qualification) work experience. 
  o    TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor as outlined by the Australian Skills Quality Authority Framework) or the ability to enrol and complete the TAE40122 within 6 months. 
• Demonstrated experience providing training either within a workplace setting or educational institution. 
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with internal and external stakeholders to whom English may not be the first language. 
• Contemporary knowledge of the Hairdressing / Barbering Industry and associated organisations. 
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software packages.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and NT Working with Children clearance. Must be able to work flexible hours as required

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at VET Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $76,604 – $114,924 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $89,626 – $134,461 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

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What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave + additional leave benefits
• 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
• 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 Tim Francis on 08 8946 7*** or email ***********@cdu.edu.au 

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures 
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, 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. 

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes 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.

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. 
 
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.
 
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Tuesday 10th February 2026