Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Contract till December 2027

Professional Employee Level 6/7 – annual salary $89,487 – $105,992 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Utilise your events experience to design, plan and execute a variety of events at CDU

About the Position

As the Events Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of university events, ranging from major Open Days, academic conferences, student recruitment activations, public lectures and community outreach programs.

The role supports the university’s strategic objectives by delivering high-quality events that enhance the university’s reputation, promotes future student recruitment, and foster connections with both internal and external stakeholders.

Possessing exceptional communication skills, the Events Officer has a lead role in stakeholder management, utilising project management skills to deliver events on time and within budget, whilst maintaining a strategic focus on the return on investment of activities. Familiar with event operations and logistics, the Events Officer will have a thorough understanding of OHS, compliance and policy as it relates to large scale public and private events.

In addition, the Events Officer is responsible for leading the end-to-end production of events, briefing and coordinating teams across marketing, media, and digital to ensure a fully integrated approach. The position requires a strong understanding of the customer journey, from pre-event marketing and promotion, through attendance and on-the-day experience, to post-event follow-up and conversion, ensuring events contribute to the University’s broader growth and engagement objectives.

As the Event Officer, you must have the ability to travel to regional and remote locations and at times, will be required to work outside standard office hours depending on events and peak periods of workload.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- Degree level qualification or Diploma with relevant experience and or equivalent combination of relevant experience and or education and training in event management, marketing, business, or relevant area.
- Demonstrate an understanding of best-practice event management principles.
- Demonstrate advanced project management skills, including budgeting and reporting analytics.
- Excellent time management skills and experience in working in an environment with competing demands.




- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Excellent time management skills and experience in working in an environment with competing demands.
- Experience in Protocol.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while positively influencing outcomes and maintaining positive and equitable relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and NT Working with Children clearance.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 6/7. The base salary will be in the range of $89,487-$105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $104,699-$124,010 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

While this vacancy is open to all applicants, 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.

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What’s in it for you?

- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
- 17% superannuation
- Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
- Free on-campus parking in designated areas
- Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

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 Sheridan Dryden, Events & Experience Manager via email *@cdu.edu.au to organise a time to discuss.

Do you need support?

CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their skilled goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a protected, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close Sunday 4th October 2026

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