Fixed-Term, Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 10 – annual salary up to $143,061pa
Plus 17% superannuation
Brisbane Campus

About the Position
The Molly Wardaguga Institute for First Nations Birth Rights (Molly Institute) was established in honour of the Burarra Elder and midwife, Molly Wardaguga (1938-2009), who worked extensively to improve health outcomes, with a vision of returning the control of First Nations birthing services to First Nations communities. The Institute works toward Molly’s vision by supporting First Nations communities to realise their aspirations for birthing and maternal healthcare.

As the Program Quality Lead, you will be responsible for providing support to existing and future sites in the implementation of the AFPP program ensuring fidelity and adherence to best practice modelling of sites in implementing NFP.

The position will be embedded in supporting new sites with an implementation plan as well as working closely with sites to implement the program, identify and address challenges, establish key relationships both internally and with the local Leadership.
The position will also be responsible for all aspects of project management and quality of the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP).

About You
To be successful, you will require:

1. Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.
2. Proven experience in high level program administration/project management for large projects including experience and skills in implementation science
3. Demonstrated ability to manage high value contracts to deliver quality services and liaise effectively with management, academic staff, and other stakeholders in the project.
4. Sound financial knowledge and experience in budgetary reporting with ability to produce high quality reports.
5. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures with proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
6. Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task/ prioritise work.
7. Uses a strength-based approach and is solution focused when working to support others
8. Demonstrated ability to apply a solution-focused approach with good attention to detail.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity and commitment to manage and build positive relationships.

Desirable competencies

1. Understanding and experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
2. Knowledge of Implementation Science processes
3. An understanding of implementing a licenced and evidence led program

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 10. The base salary will be in the range of $128,903 - $143,061 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $150,816 - $167,381 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• 17% superannuation
• Up to four 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
• 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
• 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 Leshay Chong on 0427 449 581 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: Monday 28th July 2025