Full time, continuing appointment
Professional Level 5 Salary - $73,502 - $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Danala, Darwin City Campus

Coordinate and support work integrated learning and study abroad experiences for students at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
As a Work Integrated Learning Officer, you will be responsible for positively contributing to the Faculty of Arts and Society’s Professional Experience and Placements Program to ensure that student placements for required courses as directed are arranged successfully. This will be achieved through creating, developing and managing effective systems and processes as well as enhancing relationships with placement facilities in collaboration with team members and academics.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated high level digital literacy skill, especially competency in Microsoft Office suite, with particular focus on Microsoft Excel, to evaluate trends and maintain accurate student records.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct effective administration duties to a high level of competence, with attention to detail, and where appropriate maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication and cross-cultural skills and an understanding of the principles of customer service to provide a professional approach to meeting the case management needs of students.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations, working relationships and workload sharing.
• Demonstrated ability to work, with guidance, to agreed priorities and outputs, manage timelines, and meet required standards.

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 Professional Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 - $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 - $99,349 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 (dependent on work location)
• 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
• 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 Janine Bowen on 08 8946 8850 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 7154 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 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: Wednesday 19 March 2025

Please note shortlisting will commence as and when applications are received and if a suitable candidate is found the position may close sooner than advertised, so please don’t delay in submitting your application!