Full time, Fixed Term Appointment (until June 2026)
Professional Employee Level 5 – annual salary $73,502 to 84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 4 weeks annual leave
Brisbane Campus

Provide administrative support for the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre (MWRC) at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre (MWRC) was established to honour the work of the late Molly Wardaguga, Burarra Elder. The Centre is leading research to redesign health and support services across pre-term, child, maternal and early-years health services for First Nations communities with the aim providing ‘the best start to life’. The MWRC has the vision to improve birth outcomes for First Nations families. We aim to redesign maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and support services, and make a positive impact on First Nations families, including a reduction in preterm birth and delivery of high quality, accessible, culturally safe maternity care across the first 2,000 days.

As an Administration Officer, you will undertake administrative and support tasks as requested by the MWRC team and will liaise closely with the Operations Manager to provide administrative support and assistance in the day-to-day operation of the team’s operations.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of Certificate IV and /or equivalent relevant experience and training
• Demonstrated ability to work with First Nations colleagues and draw on your First Nations experience and knowledge to contribute to positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level understanding and capability of relevant university systems including human resources, finance and IT services.
• Proven experience in administration and working knowledge of office equipment and office management systems (MS Excel and MS Power Point).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and demonstrate your initiative.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable competencies

• Understanding and experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Understanding and experience working within a University setting

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 to $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 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
• 17% superannuation
• 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 Leshay Chong on 0427 449 581 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 7154 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: Thursday 31 July 2025.