Regional Soil Coordinator

Contingent Continuing | Full-Time Appointment 
Professional Employee Level 8 
Annual salary $108,349- $122,491 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave 
Darwin Waterfront Centre | Flexible location options across the NT and northern WA may be negotiated

Support improved soil management by building industry partnerships, sharing evidence-based knowledge and delivering regional soil initiatives.

About the Position
As a Regional Soil Coordinator, you will support improved soil management across the Northern Hub region by building strong relationships with producers, industry, government and other stakeholders. 

You will coordinate and deliver soil-related programs, outreach activities and projects, synthesise research and local knowledge, and develop evidence-based communication and extension materials. You will build stakeholder networks and partnerships, identify knowledge and service gaps, represent the Northern Hub at industry events, and support land managers to better understand their soils and make informed management decisions.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in agriculture, natural resource management, or a related field. 
• Experience in agricultural research, extension, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and networking skills. 
• Knowledge of regional soil management and farming systems, particularly in northern Australia. 
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage priorities, and produce high-quality reports. 
• Commitment to working effectively across diverse industries, communities, and cultures. 
• Desirable: Experience delivering extension programs and established networks within the NT and northern WA primary production sectors.
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee 8. The base salary will be in the range of $108,349- $122,491 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $126,768- $143,314 per annum, including 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 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 (Location dependent)
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• 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 and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact David Gallacher on 04•• ••• 874 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au. 

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 ••••@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 6th September 2026.