Continuing Full Time Appointment
Position Classification Level 5
Annual salary $75,927 – $87,716 pa + 17% superannuation and 4 weeks annual leave
Sydney Campus, Gadigal Country

Join our vibrant community at Charles Darwin University’s Sydney campus. For over a decade, we have been delivering high quality education to students in the heart of Sydney. As we build on this strong foundation, our campus is experiencing significant growth and is ready for an exciting future. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised and supportive student experience, where close connections between staff and students are at the core of who we are. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and passion to our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our success.

About the Position
The Campus Experience Officer is responsible for supporting the experience of staff, students, industry partners and community. Along with providing professional administrative support to the Associate Vice Chancellor Sydney Region and the campus, the role plays a key role in ensuring the campus is a vibrant, safe and inclusive environment for all. Working with multiple teams, including property and facilities, work, health and safety, finance and human resources, the role helps support Sydney-based operations.

We are looking for someone passionate about customer service, who is organised, creative, and a strong communicator. This is a highly dynamic role working with multiple teams, so flexibility and enthusiasm
for relationship building are a must.

About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate :

• Completion of a relevant degree or diploma with extensive work experience or an equivalent alternative combination of relevant training and/or experience
• High level administrative skills across policy, processes and systems in key operational areas, including facilities, work health and safety, human resources and finance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients
• High level of customer service and a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, including planning and prioritization, with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing competing demands.
• Experience in maintaining communication platforms and organizing events
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $75,927 - $84,716 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $88,834 - $99,117 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, CDU remains firmly committed to increasing representation of First Nations employees. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

Access Full Position Description
To view the full position description, please click the Apply link which will direct you to our CDU job site, then select Job Attachments.

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
• State-of-the-art facilities in Sydney CBD
• 17% superannuation
• Up to four 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 and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Sascha Jenkins at [email protected]

Do you need support?
The University endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. CDU embraces differences and ensures people with adjustment requirements are set up for success.
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.
For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 8946 6284 or [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 6 November 2025