POSITION PROFILE
Advertised: Internal xx/xx/xx; NT News xx/xx/xx: Australian xx/xx/xx
This is an instruction sheet only
Position Title
The position title should describe the nature and level of the actual work
performed. Avoid inflating titles as this may give an inaccurate impression
of the duties required (e.g. ‘Senior Executive Policy Officer’ when the job is
really a ‘Policy Officer’).
Position Number
This is a unique number generated for each new position by HRS after
approval is received to create the role. Existing roles carry over their
position numbers when being re-advertised.
Position Classification
Positions within CDU are classified in accordance with the Charles Darwin
University and Union Enterprise Agreement 2013 (the Agreement) as either:
General Staff; or Academic Staff (Research Active Academic, Research
Active, Teaching Focused Academic VET).
Organisational Unit
Unit under which the role will primarily function (e.g. The Office of Human
Resource Services).
Location
Campus Campus(es) where duties will be undertaken (e.g. Casuarina
Campus; or Alice Springs Campus). It is also useful to mention other
locations where duties may occasionally be undertaken.
Tenure
Roles within CDU are generally classified as continuing, fixed-term or
casual in nature. Additionally, roles may be part-time (specified number of
hours) or full-time. Consult Clause 25 of the Agreement for current
information on how to determine the tenure of a role.
Fixed-term roles should clearly state: the period (e.g. 6 months; 1 year etc);
and if applicable beginning and end date of the role.
Part-time roles should specify the number of hours to be worked. A
standard full-time week consists of 36 hours and 45 minutes (36 ¾ hours).
Responsible to
Position title of direct supervisor of this position.
Employment Conditions
Check the Agreement and the HRS webpage for current remuneration and
benefits information.
Base salary of $xxxx - $xxxx per annum plus superannuation employer
contribution of 9% or 17%. District Allowance may apply.
Conditions include 6 weeks annual leave
Special Features
Briefly describe any special features of the position. This may include out of
hours work e.g. VET lecturers may be required to conduct classes after
hours; or good physical health may be required for laborious roles. Stating
the special features of the job upfront will save both you and the applicant
time which would otherwise be wasted going through the selection process
with a candidate who may not meet these requirements. Extra care must be
taken to ensure that special conditions stated do not contravene antidiscrimination or similar legislation. If unsure, contact Employee Relations
in HRS for advice.
Some common special features are listed below:
HE Lecturers:
Level A and B appointments where teaching is a significant element of the
role require documented evidence of obtaining the Graduate Certificate of
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. If appointee does not
currently hold this qualification, the University requires that:
1. The appointee completes the CDU Graduate Certificate of Teaching
and Learning in Higher Education within the probationary period; or
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2. The appointee qualifies for RPL for the Graduate Certificate of
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
VET Lecturers:
Possession of Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (either TAA or
TAE) or be prepared to obtain such a qualification within 12 months from
commencement of employment.
The lecturer must be willing to deliver training and assessment in regional
and remote areas and be willing to visit students and deliver training in the
workplace.
Other possible special features:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon a satisfactory National
Police Check being completed and Working With Children/Ochre Card
report received by Office of Human Resource Services prior to initial
appointment.
An ability to work flexible hours as required.
An ability to travel to regional and remote locations.
Business Unit Environment
This section briefly describes the business unit. There should be two brief paragraphs here: the first one
describes the overall Faculty/Division (e.g. Finance and Asset Services – FAS); the second one describes
the specific School/Team/Branch that this position works in (e.g. Financial Services).
These descriptions should be the same for all position profiles in the area – ensure you use the most
recent version as held by HRS.
The Role
Provide a summary of the responsibilities of the position and the value they add to the business unit.
Two to three sentences summarising the position and general purpose will suffice (more in depth detail
will be included in the following section – ‘Key Accountabilities’).
Keep in mind that this section will be used by HRS for advertising of the position.
It may be helpful to write ‘The Role’ summary after defining the key accountabilities of the position in the
next section.
Key Accountabilities
List under the main sub-headings (delete those not relevant to position) the essential duties and
responsibilities the role is expected to perform. Points to keep in mind when writing key accountabilities:
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Limit each section to six (6) current essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
List them in descending order of importance.
Use clear, concise language.
Closely related duties should be grouped together in one responsibility statement.
Avoid gender-based language.
To the extent practicable, use action verbs with an implied subject (who) and explicit work objects
and/or outputs (what).
Remember: these Accountabilities will be used by the staff member to set their goals on their
PDRS form – so it is important that they reasonably reflect the tasks and responsibilities of the
position.
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The following examples of accountabilities are not exhaustive and may include others as directed from
time-to-time.
Customer Service
Administration
Liaison and Communication
Decision-making
Knowledge and proficiency
Key Selection Competencies
A list of the skills or abilities, attributes, experience and knowledge are absolutely central to the optimal performance
of the role. Points to keep in mind when writing Key Selection Competencies (KSC):
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Include the minimum qualifications required to perform the essential job responsibilities and duties
competently (e.g. formal training, education, certifications, licensures, and/or working experience) or
equivalent.
Include the level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential job responsibilities and
duties competently.
Use appropriate adjectives such as ‘basic’, ‘intermediate’, or ‘advanced’ to indicate the required level of each
KSC.
Limit KSC to no more than six (6).
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Desirable Selection Competencies (DSC)
List skills, experience or attributes which are useful to have however may either be easily be acquired through training
and/or the lack of them would not preclude the applicant from being able to successfully undertake the essential duties
of the role.
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They are often linked to non-essential or occasional duties/responsibilities of the role.
Limit DSC to no more than three (3).
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Closing date: ………...
Contact Details
Insert contact details of the person in charge of recruiting for the position so prospective applicants may
call to enquire about the role. It is essential that this person will be accessible during the advertising
period.
For further information about the position contact …………., on (08) ………….. or e-mail
…………@cdu.edu.au.
Candidates are encouraged to discuss the position with the contact person before sending in a written
application.
Submitting an Application
E-recruitment is the method by which Charles Darwin University manages its recruitment process.
Applications should be lodged online at Jobs@CDU at url: http://www.cdu.edu.au/ohrs/jobsatcdu.html
For details of the online application process, please refer to Jobs@CDU - How to Apply available at
url: http://www.cdu.edu.au/ohrs/jobsatcdu.html
Please do not forward applications to the contact person.
If you are unable to submit your application online please obtain an application package by phoning the
Recruitment Answering Service on (08) 8946 6284 or email: recruitment@cdu.edu.au.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The University reserves the right not to proceed in making an appointment or to appoint by invitation.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke-free environment.
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