Clinical Placement Coordinator

Continuing, Full Time Appointment (position commencing January 2026)

Professional Employee Level 7 – annual salary $96,559 - $105,992 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

CDU is the only Northern Territory (NT)-based university and, as a place-based regional institution, is deeply embedded in our local communities. The CDU Menzies Medical Program is a medical program designed to graduate and retain more First Nations and local resident doctors in the NT to serve the health needs of the NT population.

About the Position

As the Clinical Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical placements for students enrolled in the CDU Menzies Medical Program. The role encompasses observational Medicine in Context placements in Years 1 and 2, and clinical placements in Years 3 to 5. It ensures operational placement delivery is efficient, compliant, and responsive to the specific educational needs of medical students and the complex clinical placement environment in the Northern Territory.

Working under the strategic direction of the Program Manager and Dean, and in collaboration with the CDU Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team, the Coordinator plays a vital liaison role between the program, clinical services, and students.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• A degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in health, education, or placement coordination.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating placements or similar activities in a tertiary, health, or education setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations led organisations and health professionals in complex settings.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent tasks and timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including experience using digital systems for data tracking, compliance checking, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy in complex environments, particularly where services may be under pressure or face challenges in hosting medical students.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Northern Territory's healthcare system, including challenges related to placement capacity in remote areas.
• Familiarity with university systems such as InPlace and understanding of TEQSA and AMC accreditation processes.
• Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) or in cross-cultural settings.

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 First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee 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.

What's in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory where you will be contributing to improving health outcomes for all Territorians by developing more doctors for the NT.
• 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
• 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 Donna Green on or email

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

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: Sunday 19th October 2025

NB: Commencement of the role will be in January 2026