Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment (contract till June 2026)
Professional Employee Level 5 - $73,502 – $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Utilise your reliability and enthusiasm in the Administration Assistant role to provide organized and detail-oriented admin support.

About the Position
As the Administration Officer for the Northern Institute, you will be responsible for providing administration support to researchers and research projects as well as developing and implementing Northern Institute’s research events, marketing, and communications initiatives, under the direction of the Partnerships Coordinator.
The role requires a team player who can proactively engage with internal & external stakeholders and develop strong relationships to successfully promote the Northern Institute. Enthusiasm, accuracy, reliability, and the ability to prioritise are important skills in this role.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion or progress towards completion, of a relevant qualification at Advanced Diploma level with extensive relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills, with the ability to foster positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• A demonstrated understanding and capacity to communicate sensitively and effectively with stakeholders from culturally diverse communities, senior management, staff, and students through a customer-focused service.
• High-level computer literacy, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva, Mailchimp, or other desktop publishing and photo and video editing software, with proven ability to produce effective print and digital materials.
• High level of organisational skills, time management and ability to manage competing priorities and to meet deadlines while working collaboratively with professional and academic colleagues.
• Gained experience in writing online content, updating web pages using Drupal, posting on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkedIn, as well as creating in-house content and news stories.

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience providing multi-faceted administrative support within a university or research institution.
• Experience planning and managing in-person events/seminars and webinars
• Confidence in operating audio/visual technology and strong IT problem-solving skills.
• Possession of a current driver's license

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.

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 Employee Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 - $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 - $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
• 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 the 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 Katrina Britnell on 08 8946 6838 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: Tuesday 15 July 2025