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SalaryFull time, fixed term appointment until March 2025
Professional level 8 salary - $102,831 to $116,253 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus
Provide advice, guidance and support on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) matters at Charles Darwin University (CDU)
About the Position
As the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultantyou will develop and implement strategies, initiatives, training, and programs to promote EDI within the University, ensuring you are proactive in keeping up to date with developments in EDI practice and changes to legislation and the drive to deliver against a program of work. You’ll work closely with colleagues in People and Culture to assess and analyse workforce data and practices identifying trends and areas for improvement to drive meaningful change throughout the University.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
- Degree in Human Resources or similar, or education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent.
- Previous experience working in a human resource environment or similar with a sound understanding of EDI legislation, principles and trends with proven ability to provide advice and support in these matters.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering training and awareness programs and education materials.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess organisational issues and provide solutions which lead to an improvement in staff EDI opportunities within the University.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and build productive partnerships and collaboration.
- Current understanding of EDI issues as they relate to the higher education and TAFE sector.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements related to EDI.
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
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 https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 8. The base salary will be in the range of $102,831 to $116,253 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $120,312 to $136,016 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
- 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
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 Karen Stoddard on 08 8946 76***or email **************@cdu.edu.au
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 https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.
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 1st April 2024
