Build Your Career Teaching Financial Strategy
We're looking for experienced professionals who understand negotiation from the trenches. Not theory professors, but people who've actually closed deals and want to share what they've learned.
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We're expanding our teaching team for programs starting September 2025. These aren't your typical academic roles—we want people who've negotiated million-dollar contracts, managed difficult clients, and know what works in real business situations.
Senior Financial Negotiation Instructor
Lead our flagship programs teaching advanced negotiation techniques to corporate teams and ambitious professionals. You'll design curriculum, deliver workshops, and mentor junior instructors.
- 10+ years in financial services or corporate negotiations
- Track record of successful high-stakes deals
- Previous teaching or training experience preferred
- Available for program start September 2025
Curriculum Development Specialist
Transform real-world negotiation experiences into structured learning programs. Work with instructors to create engaging course materials, case studies, and practical exercises.
- Background in educational design or corporate training
- Understanding of financial concepts and negotiation dynamics
- Experience creating adult learning materials
- Strong writing and organizational skills
Client Success Coordinator
Support our growing student base through their learning journey. Handle inquiries, coordinate schedules, and ensure everyone gets the most from our programs.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Interest in education and professional development
- Flexible schedule including some evening availability
Workshop Facilitator
Deliver intensive one-day and weekend workshops on specific negotiation topics. Perfect for experienced professionals who want to share their expertise without committing to full-time teaching.
- 7+ years relevant business experience
- Comfortable presenting to groups of 15-30 people
- Specific expertise in contracts, pricing, or vendor negotiations
- Weekend and evening availability required
Meet Some of Our Team
Real professionals who've made the jump from doing to teaching. They bring decades of combined experience from banking, consulting, and corporate finance.
Phineas Caldwell
Lead Instructor
Former investment banker who negotiated cross-border deals for 15 years before joining us in 2023.
Margot Threlfall
Senior Instructor
Spent 12 years in procurement for major retailers. Knows supplier negotiations inside and out.
Why Our Instructors Choose celentariq
Most of our teaching team came from high-pressure corporate roles. They were good at what they did but wanted something different—less travel, more meaningful work, and the chance to actually help people develop real skills.
Teaching here isn't about reading from textbooks. You'll draw on your actual experience, adapt to each group's needs, and watch people have genuine breakthroughs. It's challenging in a completely different way than corporate life.
- Flexible teaching schedules—most programs run during business hours with occasional weekend workshops
- Competitive compensation based on your experience level and course load
- Ongoing professional development and access to industry networks
- Small class sizes that let you actually get to know your students
- Creative freedom to adapt curriculum based on what you know works
- Melbourne CBD location with excellent transport connections
What It's Actually Like Here
We're not going to pretend we're a tech startup with ping pong tables. We're a small education business that takes teaching seriously but doesn't take ourselves too seriously.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We believe the best negotiation training comes from people who've actually done it. Not from academics who studied it, but from professionals who've sat across the table from difficult counterparts and figured out what actually moves the needle.
That means our instructors have autonomy. Sure, there's a curriculum framework, but you'll adapt it based on your expertise and your students' needs. Some classes need more roleplay, others want more analysis of real cases. You'll figure it out as you go.
The team meets weekly to share what's working, troubleshoot challenges, and occasionally complain about difficult workshop participants. It's collaborative without being corporate, if that makes sense.
Real Experience Matters
We hire for what you've actually done, not degrees or certifications.
Students Come First
Everything we do should help them negotiate better in their actual jobs.
Honest Feedback
We tell each other what's working and what isn't. No corporate nonsense.
Continuous Improvement
Every program gets refined based on student outcomes and instructor insights.
