Higher Education Lecturer

Batchelor Institute; Darwin; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor Institute in Darwin is seeking a Higher Education Lecturer to teach across two graduate certificate courses. The role involves preparing online learning sites, delivering lectures, guiding tutorials, and providing feedback on assessments.

You will work with a small academic team to deliver CANVAS-based courses online in 2027, with emphasis on Indigenous employment and leadership topics. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience teaching adult learners.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree and relevant employment history.
• Experience delivering training or teaching to adult learners.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams, including Indigenous communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills adapted to education settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching content for graduate certificate courses.
• Deliver lectures for Indigenous Employment Success certificate and Indigenous Leadership certificate.
• Lead tutorials and activities; provide feedback on assessments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on student expectations and options.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Lecture delivery

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

Higher Education Lecturer Batchelor Institute Darwin, NT, AU

Job Description

The main duties of this position will be teaching across two graduate certificate courses.

02nd September, 2026

Position Number new

Position Classification Academic Level B $107,284

Location Batchelor / Darwin

Reporting to Dean, Higher Education and Research

Licences Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Required Qualifications Must have a bachelor's degree and relevant employment history.

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australian applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Tenure Permanent Full Time

Purpose of the Position In 2027 Batchelor Institute will deliver graduate certificate courses. These courses will be delivered online through the CANVAS learning platform. This position will work with a small team of academic staff to prepare and deliver these courses.

The main duties of this position will be teaching across two graduate certificate courses. This will involve preparing online learning sites, preparing and delivering lectures, leading tutorial discussions and activities, marking and providing feedback on written and verbal assessments.

Duties

• Prepare teaching content for graduate certificate courses
• Deliver lectures in the Indigenous Employment Success graduate certificate course
• Deliver lectures in the Indigenous Leadership graduate certificate course.
• Prepare and deliver lectures in graduate certificate courses
• Lead tutorial discussions and activities
• Liaise with stakeholders as required about student study expectations and options
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Indigenous Australian families, communities, and organisations.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.
• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Must have experience delivering training or teaching to adult learners.
• Must have well developed oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a good understanding of Indigenous employment matters and how these impact on Indigenous people.

For any enquiries please call the recruitment team on 08 8939 7222.