Continuing, Full-time appointment
Professional Level 7 Salary - $93,475 to $102,606 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Take the lead in delivering high-quality administrative and operational services that directly support teaching and research in the Faculty of Science and Technology.

About the Position
As the Senior Administration Officer, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day delivery of core services across finance, HR, WHS, procurement, travel, and facilities. You’ll supervise a small operations team, implement improvements to administrative processes, and work closely with the Executive Officer to support strategic initiatives and planning.
With a strong focus on service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving systems and processes, and wants to make practical, system-level contributions across the Faculty.

About You
To be successful, you will require:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a high degree of attention to detail, with a proven ability to use initiative, investigate issues, collect and analyse data and to make recommendations on solutions.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise administrative teams in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge across HR administration, WHS compliance, procurement, travel, and fieldwork support.
• Experience implementing and supporting improvements in administrative or compliance systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coordinate services across teaching and research contexts.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with University systems and processes (e.g., OneEducation, SharePoint, HR/finance portals) and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $93,475 to $102,606 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $109,365 to $120,049 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
• 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 and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Roanne Ramsey on 08 8946 6574 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: 24 June 2025