Continuing Full Time Appointment
17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Join Charles Darwin University’s dynamic Employee Relations team, where you will play a key role in delivering expert advice and support on employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and complex industrial relations matters. This position offers you the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant university community committed to excellence in education and research, while enjoying a rewarding career in the unique lifestyle of Darwin, Northern Territory.

As the Advisor/Consultant, you will:
• Provide specialist industrial relations advice and case management support under the guidance of the Senior Manager Employee Relations.
• Manage complex disciplinary processes and Fair Work Commission matters.
• Support the application and interpretation of the Enterprise Agreement, legislation, awards, and university policies.

About You
We are looking for a motivated professional who:

• Has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational IR or HR role
• Demonstrates strong expertise in interpreting employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Has practical experience in end to end case management, including disciplinary proceedings and Fair Work Commission proceedings.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft clear policy documents and executive summaries.
• Shows strong analytical and logical reasoning skills to research and resolve employment issues effectively.

Key Selection Criteria (Level 8)

• Proven ability working with Senior Managers to provide sound advice and recommendations on complex employment and industrial matters..
• Strong negotiation skills to manage collective bargaining, resolve conflicts, and advocate effectively for the organisation or employees
• Extensive experience managing and overseeing complex disciplinary proceedings, managing disputes and Fair Work Proceedings.
• Deep understanding of industrial relations law, employment law, and compliance requirements to ensure all actions are legally sound.
• Skill in handling grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters with fairness and sensitivity with the capacity to understand diverse perspectives and handle sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

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 Employee Level 7/8. The base salary will be in the range of $93,475 - $118,578 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $109,365 - $138,736 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• 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
• 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 Nicki Inkley on 08 8946 6989 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 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: Monday 4th August 2025