Continuing full time appointment
Professional Employee Level 4 (starting at level 4.1 to level 4.3) - $67,800– $70,649 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

First Nations Students & Engagement (FNS&E) provides a comprehensive range of services and support
to assist Indigenous students in their Vocational and Higher Education.

About the Position
As the Program Officer – Tutorial Support, you will be responsible for providing advice, expertise and support on all supplementary funding programs and projects including: Tutorial Support (TS) and Away from Base (AFB). The First Nations Student Support team provides guidance, support, mentoring and referrals for TAFE and HE students along their educational journey. This role works within the First Nations Student Programs team to administer the Tutorial Support program which delivers free individual and group tutoring to eligible First Nations students.

Funded by the Australian Government, the program aims to increase and maintain the enrolment, progression, and completion rates of First Nations students through tuition services. As a member of a small and dynamic team, the Program Officer - Tutorial Support works directly with a diverse range of
students, staff and stakeholders on a day-to-day basis to contribute towards the efficient and effective administration of the Tutorial Support program.
As a member of the broader First Nations Students & Engagement team the role also contributes to student-facing events (e.g., student orientation, graduation or skills workshops), marketing of FNS&E services to prospective students, and other First Nations Leadership & Engagement initiatives.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Experience working with and/or in a First Nations Australian or relatable context, including demonstrated knowledge of historical and contemporary issues of importance to First Nations Australians.
• Proven ability to provide administrative support in a team environment with the capacity to interpret policies for advice on rules and processes, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, exercise initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in various desktop applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-based research tools, financial software systems, and people management platforms such as Callista or CRM systems.
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with and provide exceptional customer service to a wide range of internal and external clients.

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.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4. The base salary will be in the range of $67,800 – $70,649 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $79,326 - $82,659 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, relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Yasmin Crawshaw on 08 8946 6844 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 6284 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 neuro-diverse 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: Sunday 20th April 2025