Continuing Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 5 - $73,502 – $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Education City Precinct Campus (Darwin City)

The Administration Officer provides strong administrative support and ensures smooth operations of the Faculty of Arts and Society.

About the Position
As the Administration Officer, you will be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Faculty of Arts and Society and is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of its day-to-day operations including supporting teaching and learning activities. The role is a key point of contact in the provision of administrative services and requires a high standard of professionalism be always maintained.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of Certificate IV in Business or a related area and/or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training, or expertise in a related field.
• Demonstrated high-level and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with internal and external stakeholders to whom English may not be their first language.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands without compromising standards of service or quality.
• Demonstrated high-level administrative skills including proven ability to deliver quality customer service, contribute effectively in a team environment, and ability to learn new software systems, policies, and processes in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment utilising problem-solving skills, initiative, and discretion to achieve specific outcomes.

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 qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• 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 Emma Donovan on 08 8946 7956 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: Wednesday 6th August 2025
Please note, applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified