Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Academic Employee Level B– annual salary $116,429 – $137,659 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Based at the Casuarina Campus

Dynamic Lecturer role driving innovative Mechanical Engineering teaching, research and industry-engaged curriculum development across undergraduate to postgraduate levels.

About the Position
As the Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, you will play a key role in enhancing the teaching and research profile of the Faculty of Science and Technology, with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. 
You will deliver high-quality education across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels, utilising contemporary and innovative teaching methods, including on-campus, online, and blended learning approaches. You will contribute to curriculum design and course development to ensure programs remain current and competitive, with a particular emphasis on integrating emerging fields in Mechanical engineering, contemporary, and sustainable technologies to align with industry needs.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching, and assessment in Mechanical Engineering and related areas, with the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences across on-campus, online, and blended formats. 
• Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, with emphasis on compliance and risk management in laboratory environments. 
• 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. 

Desirable Criteria 

• Industrial experience or demonstrated engagement with industry in the context of mechanical Engineering or related fields. 
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems and experience in developing and integrating innovative teaching and learning content. 
• Experience in supervising research students, providing guidance in research design, execution, and dissemination of findings. 
• The Graduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning or HEA Fellowship. 

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 $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 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
• 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 
• 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.

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 •••• •284 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au.

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 Open: Monday 31st August 2026
Applications Close: Monday 28th September 2026