Full Time, Fixed Term Appointment | Contract until June 2026
Professional Level 6 Salary – annual salary up to $95,375 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Dual location between Casuarina and Darwin Waterfront Campus

Provide high-level administrative support to the First Nation Teacher Education Hub at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
As a Project Officer, you will be integral to the operational efficiency and success of the First Nation Teacher Education Hub. You will support the administration, finance, project management, logistics coordination and stakeholder engagement within the First Nation Teacher Education Hub and will ensure the smooth execution of projects and events, financial accountability, and the promotion of the Hub’s initiatives across the university and external partners.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in financial systems, including budgeting, transactions, reporting, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, with expertise in planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and timelines effectively while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including core applications and collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, to enhance productivity, communication, and workflow management.
• Experience coordinating travel and logistics, particularly for remote or culturally sensitive events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal CDU teams, First Nation communities, and external partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build strong professional relationships across the university.
• Cultural competency and demonstrated understanding of working with First Nation communities.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and the ability to travel to regional and remote locations.

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 Level 6. The base salary will be in the range of $89,487 to $95,375per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $104,699 to $111,588 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave (dependent on work location)
• 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
• 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 Larissa Pickalla on 08 8946 0000 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: Sunday 9th November 2025
Please note, applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified