Continuing, Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 6/7
Annual salary $89,487 – $105,992 pa + 17% superannuation & 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country
About the Position
The Safer Communities Case Manager provides trauma-informed, safety-first case management, advice, and support to students who disclose experiences of gender-based violence, racism, harassment, discrimination, or other safety and wellbeing concerns. They also provide complex case coordination for students experiencing acute disability, mental health conditions, and other challenges.
Working within CDU's Safer Communities student service, the role undertakes intake, triage, risk assessment, and coordinated student support in accordance with relevant legislation, University policy, and best-practice trauma-informed frameworks.
The position contributes to, develops, and delivers student-focused prevention and education initiatives spanning all forms of violence, racism, safety, bullying and harassment, and ensures LGBTQIA+ inclusion for CDU students. They support compliance and reporting requirements and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, safe, and student-centered responses across on-campus, online, regional, and VET learning environments.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* A degree with subsequent relevant experience in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, or a related discipline highly desirable
* Demonstrated experience supporting students or young people affected by trauma, violence, or safety-related concerns.
* Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, and student safety planning.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with diverse student cohorts.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse contexts, including with First Nations and international students.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate case documentation.
* High standards of professional judgment, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
* High-level digital literacy, including experience with case management systems and standard office software.
* Commitment to the University's values.
Additional Competencies Required at Level 7
* Degree with at least four (4) years of subsequent relevant experience in a relevant discipline (Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Criminology, or related).
* Demonstrated experience managing higher-risk or more complex student cases with a high degree of autonomy.
* Well-developed capability in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning for students experiencing acute or ongoing risk.
* Experience contributing to the design, delivery, and evaluation of student-focused prevention, education, or awareness initiatives.
* Sound knowledge of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (particularly Standard 2) and its application to student safety and wellbeing
* Ability to provide informed advice and guidance to staff regarding student referral pathways and trauma-informed responses.
* Demonstrated contribution to service improvement, policy review, or quality assurance activities within a student support or comparable service environment.
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 6/7. The base salary will be in the range of $89,487 - $105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $104,669 - $124,010 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 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
* Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (eligibility criteria apply) & other generous leave benefits
* 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
* 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
* Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership
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, relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Emily Ellis, Team Leader Safer Communities via email
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 or
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: Friday 6th March 2026