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Research Impact Officer

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charles Darwin University Full time $122,718 - $138,736 per year

Continuing part time, appointment – 0.7 FTE

Professional Level 8 Salary - $104,888 to $118,578 pa (pro rata)

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave 

Casuarina Campus

Utilise your research impact knowledge and skills to support CDU faculty in tracking and promoting research impact at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position

As a Research Impact Officer, you will help progress the University's Research Impact Strategic Plan which includes three main aims:

  • Developing researcher capability in understanding ways to maximise research impact
  • Improving process and systems for collecting and tracking research impact, and
  • Articulating and rewarding research impact by developing research impact case studies and narratives for diverse audiences and across multiple platforms

You will identify, develop and facilitate activities to build capacity across the university in planning, tracking, monitoring, evaluating and showcasing CDU's research engagement and societal impact including helping researchers draft and finalise case studies.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

  • Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training, involving skills in research impact evaluation, project administration, stakeholder engagement, training development and facilitation.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing for general audiences (e.g., public relations, journalism, marketing).
  • Experience supporting researchers in tracking impact and/or preparing research impact case studies.
  • Experience developing interactive and online learning opportunities and outreach services.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain internal process documentation.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise informed judgment and initiative.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities.

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 Level 8. The base salary will be in the range of $104,888 to $118,578 per annum (pro rata). The total remuneration package will be in the range of $122,718 to $138,736 per annum (pro rata), 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 (dependent on work location)
  • 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 Gail Power by 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: Thursday, 11 September 2025