Full time, continuing appointment
Professional Level 4/5 Salary - $67,800 to $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Alice Springs Campus

Provide administration and coordination services to support the day to day running of the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Alice Springs Campus

About the Position
As a Campus Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for undertaking campus administrative duties for our Alice Springs campus. This will include the coordination of work orders, contract management support, student accommodation administration enquiries and bookings and developing and maintaining compliance registers. You will work closely with and support the Customer Service Officer and some assistance with out of hours on call duties may be required.

About You
To be successful, you will require:
• Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of Diploma and/or Certificate IV in a nationally accredited qualification.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to advise and influence clients and senior management on complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to deal effectively and sensitively with stressful situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, establish priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with and manage consultants and contractors engaged to deliver services to the facility.
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams; and experience, or ability to learn, other programs and systems such as Gallagher, work orders, accommodation booking systems etc..
Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 5:
• Completion of a Degree without subsequent work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.
• Considerable experience working in a operations and/or facilities management environment.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 4/5. The base salary will be in the range of $67,800 to $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $79,326 to $99,349 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 (dependent on work location)
• 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.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Jodie Summers on 08 8959 5243 or email [email protected]

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 6284 or email [email protected].

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: 11 June 2025