Senior Analyst First Nations Policies and Programs

Senior Analyst First Nations Policies and Programs
Continuing, full-time appointment
Professional Employee Level 10 - $126,376 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide high-level advice on strategies, policies and programs relating to Australian First Nations success at Charles Darwin University. 

About the Position
As the Senior Analyst First Nations Policies and Programs, you will provide high-level CDU leadership aligned with the Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Strategic Plan 2021-2026, particularly its commitment to First Nations peoples.  This role supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor First Nations Leadership & Engagement (DVCFNL&E) in providing a whole-of-University direction to attaining our goal of being ‘Australia’s most connected university by being courageous and making a difference in the Northern Territory, Australia and beyond’.  The First Nations Leadership Core Plan identifies specific priorities under the CDU Strategic Plan with a focus on First Nations student engagement and success.  
Working closely with staff from the DVCFNL&E, CDU's senior leaders, faculties and operational staff and stakeholders, the Senior Analyst will develop, implement, and measure strategies to further progress our First Nations teaching, learning, research and engagement goals and key performance indicators.  The Senior Analyst will lead and participate in relevant strategic projects and assist in promoting the work of the Portfolio across CDU. 
The role requires high level strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, a strong commitment and capacity to build and work within First Nations-led teams and an aptitude for collegiality, networking and communication.   The Senior Analyst will also assist in promoting the FNL&E Portfolio and CDU across diverse stakeholders and broader academic networks, at local and national levels, including representing the DVCFNL&E as directed.  This role has a strong focus on accessing, analysing and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data to inform DVCFNL&E priorities and Key Performance Indicators.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in a relevant field, preferably First Nations tertiary education; First Nations Studies, Education or Public Policy.
• A demonstrated deep knowledge and understanding of Australian First Nations societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting First Nations people in contemporary Australian society and specifically the Northern Territory and the diversity of circumstances of First Nations peoples.
• Previous experience working at a senior level in a tertiary and/or public administration environment with expertise in program evaluation, interpreting and applying organisational policies and legislative principles, including preparing complex reports, compiling and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and oral communication skills and capacity to work collegially with internal and external stakeholders, administrative, academic and research-focused staff to achieve common objectives and to rise to a leadership role as required.
• Demonstrated high-level written communication skills across a range of genres including experience in preparing grant applications, competitive submissions and research reports suitable for the Australian and Territory governments and other funding bodies nationally and internationally.
• Excellent organisational skills, including attention to detail, the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and to work with minimal supervision. 

To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
 

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 10. The base salary will be $126,376 per annum. The total remuneration package will be $147,859 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 and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Kim Robertson on 08 8946 6719 or email kim.robertson@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 7154 or email peopleservices@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: Wednesday 8th May 2024