Placement Officer

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

Professional Employee Level 5 – annual salary up to $87,716 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

About the Position

As the Placement Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring student placements are coordinated successfully and in a timely manner. This position will work closely with academic staff, the AD WIL and Team Leaders and professional/industry partners and is responsible for undertaking a broad range of operational activities in support of student placements within a team environment. This role is a key contact for students, industry partners and staff requiring advice in relation to student placements and will include tasks like recruitment, coordination and processing of placements, contracts and invoices.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a Certificate IV with extensive work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in student placements and education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, maintain self-motivation and discipline and achieve successful outcomes for customers within identified and agreed timeframes.
• Proficiency in the use of databases and computer software and a capacity to evaluate trends and maintain accurate student records.
• The ability to effectively engage in proactive teamwork recognising the abilities of others and utilising cooperative approaches.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct effective administration duties to a high level of competence, with attention to detail, and where appropriate maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and an understanding of the principles of customer service to prove a professional approach to meeting the placement needs of students.

Desirable

• Understanding of health services and health education
• Knowledge of university placement database systems.
• Experience with legal contracts and/or finance processes

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and NT Working with Children clearance.

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) 1992.

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 5. The base salary will be in the range of $75,927 - $87,716 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $88,834 - $102,627 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• 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
• 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 Natalie Milic 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 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: Monday 3rd November 2025