Fixed Term Full Time Appointment | Contract till 2027
Professional Employee Level 7 
Annual salary $96,559– $105,992 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave 
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

As the Project Officer (Student Engagement), you will support the delivery, administration, evaluation, and compliance of SSAF and NBOF-funded initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, engagement, equity, and success at CDU.

About the Position
As the Project Officer (Student Engagement), your role is to provide strategic advice and administrative support to the Director, Student Engagement in the management of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and Needs Based and Outreach Funding (NBOF) programs that enhance the experience, retention, and success of CDU students.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will coordinate and support SSAF-funded projects that promote student wellbeing, services, and campus life, as well as NBOF initiatives that improve equity, access, and success outcomes for students experiencing disadvantage.

A key focus of the position is supporting the implementation and compliance of University policies and procedures relating to SSAF and NBOF funding. You will also contribute to project evaluation, monitoring, and reporting activities to ensure funding obligations, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations are met.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse groups to achieve optimum outcomes, as well the ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions and work well to competing deadlines.
• Experience in managing and evaluating projects in a funding-accountable environment, including financial acquittal, grant or fee-based funding management, and supporting student success or equity outcomes. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and campus locations, to provide clear information to customers and to manage sensitive information appropriately. 
• An outstanding commitment to customer service for internal and external customers, with a passion for customer outcomes alongside administrative excellence.
• Advanced level of technical proficiency in administrative systems and platforms, including the use of large corporate databases and MSOffice software.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559 - $105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $124,010 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures 
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here. 
 
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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
• Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

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 Sarah Fletcher on 08 •••• •290 or email  sar•••••••••••@cdu.edu.au  

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. 
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure. 
 
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or peo•••••••••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.
 
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.
 
Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment.  Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace. 
 
Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Sunday 21st June 2026