Continuing, Full Time Appointment (position commencing January 2026)
Professional Employee Level 4 – annual salary $67,800 - $72,078 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

CDU is the only Northern Territory (NT)-based university and, as a place-based regional institution, is deeply embedded in our local communities. The CDU Menzies Medical Program is a medical program designed to graduate and retain more First Nations and local resident doctors in the NT to serve the health needs of the NT population.

About the Position
As the Administrative Assistant (Student Support), you will be responsible for providing front-line administrative support to students in the CDU Menzies Medical Program, facilitating their participation in theoretical and clinical components. The role focuses on helping students navigate organisational systems and processes to ensure timely and effective engagement.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Demonstrated administrative support experience in a tertiary education or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex processes simply and clearly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and the agility to learn new software and systems rapidly.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, including prioritising competing tasks effectively.
• High level of initiative, discretion, and reliability in handling confidential and sensitive material.

Desirable

• Previous experience in student services, academic administration, or clinical placement coordination.
• Familiarity with CDU systems and processes, or similar higher education platforms.
• Awareness of challenges faced by First Nations or rural/remote students.

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 First Nations 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 First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/first-nations-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 4. The base salary will be in the range of $70,037 - $74,456 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $81,943 - $87,113 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory where you will be contributing to improving health outcomes for all Territorians by developing more doctors for the NT.
• 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
• 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
• 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 Donna Green on 0488 222 700 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: Sunday 19th October 2025
NB: Commencement of the role will be in January 2026