Fixed Term Full Time Appointment (appointment until June 2027)
Teaching Focused Academic Level A - $74,157 – $111,253pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Education City Precinct Campus

The Fieldwork Placement Coordinator provides critical support for CDU students throughout the workplace lifecycle.

About the Position
As the Fieldwork Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering all aspects related to student Fieldwork Placement, Internship and Work-Integrated-Learning in the Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management (HEDM) course. The successful appointee will work with HEDM team members, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Team and key Agency/Industry Stakeholders. The position of FPC represents the university in providing oversight and support for the student before, during and after the work placement.

About You (Selection Criteria)
To be successful, you will require:

• Applicant must hold a minimum of AQF Level- 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) or above qualification in welfare work, community services, human services, social work, or the like.
• Applicant must have at least three year’s broad and relevant practical experience (post-qualification) in the community services industry.
• Experience of fieldwork placement supervision and coordination at the bachelor’s degree level of above.
• Experience of teaching, tutoring, coaching and mentoring students for professional fieldwork placement, work-integrated-learning, internship, and the like in community services industry
• Experience of working with the universities or higher education providers
• Experience in facilitating and evaluating the educational progress of the student and to resolve any problems which may have arisen during a fieldwork placement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills engaging a wide range of audiences, and successful experience in collaborative endeavours.
• Desirable qualifications and professional experience:
• Postgraduate level qualification such as PhD, Masters by Research, Masters by coursework

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 HE Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $74,157 – $111,253 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $86,763 - $130,166 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
• 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 Professor Maneka Jayasinghe on 08 8946 8856or 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 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: Friday 16th May 2025
*Application acceptance may cease earlier than the specified closing date should the recruitment process be completed earlier.