Continuing, Part Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 6 - $86,629 – $92,329 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide strong project coordination and management skills to the Senior Management team of the TAFE Faculty.

About the Position
As the Project Administrator, you will be responsible for playing a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Management team of TAFE, by managing various aspects of project coordination. This includes quote development, preparing tenders, invoicing, managing contracts, and engaging with stakeholders. The Project Administrator will also be responsible for supporting staff in financial processes and providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure smooth operations within the Pro-Vice Chancellor (TAFE) Office.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant experience or tertiary education in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence and reports that align with CDU’s branding and communication standards and confidently liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact for project-related inquiries and ensuring high standards of customer service and collaboration.
• Strong financial administration skills, including generating and processing invoices, reconciling financial discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records in collaboration with finance teams.
• High-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, track progress of multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using relevant digital tools and systems, including Microsoft Office suite, financial systems, and project management tools, with a willingness to adapt to new technologies as required.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and provide practical solutions in support of organisational goals.
• Experience in the vocational education and training (VET) sector is desirable

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 Employee Level 6. The base salary will be in the range of $86,629 - $92,329 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $101,355 - $108,024 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.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Ryan Buckley on 08 8946 7280 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 neuro-diverse 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: Monday 14th July 2025