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First Nations Hub Support Assistant
2 weeks ago
Fixed term, Full time appointment
Professional Level 3 - $ 67,227 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Darwin Waterfront Centre
The role contributes to the success of First Nations teacher education programs by assisting with the smooth delivery of Hub activities, helping First Nations students engage in their studies, and supporting the cultural integrity of Hub operations.
About the Position
As the First Nations Hub Support Assistant, you will provide vital administrative and student support to the First Nation Teacher Education Hub team, working closely with the Project Officer and First Nations Academic Support Officer. This position is designed as an early career development role for a First Nations person with an education background, seeking to build their skills and confidence in university systems, student services, event coordination, and culturally responsive support.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. (This is an Affirmative Measures role under the Equal Opportunity Act.)
• Demonstrated experience or background in education, training or community development, especially in working with First Nations learners.
• Willingness to learn administrative and student support processes, with developing skills in time management, communication, and organisation.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with others, including academic staff, students, and community members.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel), or willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information in a culturally appropriate and respectful way.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training and professional development, including learning CDU systems and processes.
• An understanding of and experience working with First Nations people, students and NT remote communities.
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
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 3. The base salary will be $67,227 per annum. The total remuneration package will be $78, 655 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 (remove for interstate jobs)
• 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 and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Larissa Pickalla on 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 If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 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: 26 June 2025
