Description:
12-month fixed term, full time appointment
Professional level 7 salary - $91,642 to $100,594 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus
Provide advice and mentorship to support projects that will increase First Nations student, and staff, participation at Charles Darwin University (CDU)
About the Position
As the First Nations Health and Culture Advisor, you will help grow the proportion of First Nations students studying health-related courses at CDU, grow the First Nations health academic and professional staff and increase the quality of our collaborative partnerships with First Nations’ organizations.
You will support this commitment by providing advice and mentorship, building relationships, and supporting projects that will increase First Nations student participation, support employment of First Nations staff in the Faculty of Health and improve First Nations engagement and cultural knowledge within the faculty.
About You
To be successful, you will require :
- A good knowledge of First Nations (Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander) cultural and connection with Indigenous communities both professionally and personally.
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience in project management in a high regulated industry and / or complex organisation or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education / training.
- A strong track record in delivering against a schedule of deadlines, with strong organisational skills, project management skills and self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative and maintain confidentiality, and with demonstrated communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to engage with students, academic and university staff, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high level professional verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with internal and external stakeholders to whom English may not be the first language.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and contribute to diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to work in a challenging environment with problem-solving skills to achieve specific outcomes, and to work with initiative, discretion, and judgement.
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to engage with students, academics, and stakeholders across all levels of the University and key partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of processes and practices.
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the : Position Profile.
Being of First Nations descent is considered to be a genuine criterion for this role under relevant Anti-discrimination legislation.
This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $91,642 to $100,594 per annum.
The total remuneration package will be in the range of $107,221 to $117,694 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 and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Ian Lee on 08 8946 7683 or email ian.lee@cdu.edu.au
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 peopleservices@cdu.edu.au.
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 17th April 2024