First Nations Tutor - East Arnhem Region

Continuing, Part Time Appointment | 0.5FTE
Professional Employee Level 5/6 – annual salary $75,927 – $95,375 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Region | Yolngu Country

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is the territory’s only university, providing tertiary education since the early 70’s. CDU established permanent presence in East Arnhem in 2024 opening Mathaman Campus. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised and supportive experience for students, stakeholders, and regional residents, where close connections are at the core of who we are and what we do. 

This role provides an opportunity to embrace the adventure of a lifetime in Nhulunbuy (Gove), where your personal time can be filled with world-class fishing, boating, camping, and breathtaking sunsets over pristine waters, with an outdoor lifestyle like no other. You will live in the idyllic coastal town of Nhulunbuy (Gove), with full relocation provided. 

About the Position

First Nations Tutors provide critical academic and learning support to CDU students, helping to build confidence, capability, and student success across a diverse student cohort. Working as part of a university-wide team, Tutors deliver targeted support in areas including language, literacy, numeracy, digital capability, and academic skills, with a strong focus on early intervention and culturally safe student engagement. This includes supporting students with academic English, discipline-specific numeracy, assessment preparation, and broader learning development to improve student transition, retention, and progression outcomes.

The role involves designing and delivering scalable learning support initiatives such as workshops, online resources, instructional materials, and tailored learning activities, while collaborating with academic staff to embed learning skills within curriculum delivery. First Nations Tutors work across online and on campus environments and contribute to CDU’s commitment to supporting diverse and often nontraditional learners through inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive support services.

The position requires flexibility in working arrangements to meet operational requirements, including the ability to work outside normal hours where necessary, and ability and willingness to travel and work in regional and remote locations.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Sound knowledge of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
• Qualification in a relevant field such as adult education or applied linguistics or extensive experience working with English as an additional language First Nations learners; including adapting communication, scaffolding learning, and delivering culturally responsive education or extensive experience.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with professional and academic staff and students from diverse educational, language and cultural backgrounds. 
• Experience and/or contemporary knowledge of the issues and trends affecting academic literacy and language services and the needs of academic staff and students.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in software application skills
• Experience in teaching English as a second language in a classroom setting as well as teaching on campus and in remote locations.

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 6

• Batchelor of Education, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Education or higher or demonstrated experience in developing academic literacies in the education and/or training sector and one of the following qualifications:
  o    TESOL, adult education, applied linguistics, CELTA, DELTA, qualification
  o    TAESS00009 Address Foundations Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set
  o    TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice

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

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5/6. The base salary will be in the range of $75,927 - $95,375 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $88,834 - $111,588 per annum, inclusive of 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures 
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here

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What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory 
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave + other generous leave benefits
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university/NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas 
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

Please note: University provided accommodation is not available.

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 Yasmin Crawshaw, Manager First Nations Student Programs on 08 •••• •844 or email [email protected] 

Do you need support? 
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the
University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or peo•••••••••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity, and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

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.

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment.  Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace. 

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Sunday 14th June 2026