Continuing, Full-Time Appointment

Professional Level 4/5

Annual salary $72,348 – $90,610 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Palmerston Campus | Larrakia Country

Provide high-quality administrative and financial support to CDU’s TAFE Division, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service.

About the Position

As the Administration Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative and financial support to CDU’s TAFE Professional Service Industries Division, ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations across its vocational education and training teams. Working collaboratively with staff and key stakeholders, you will coordinate administrative processes, financial transactions, travel arrangements and events, while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, maintain effective working relationships and support the efficient delivery of the Division’s services and activities.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- A minimum Certificate III qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with culturally diverse stakeholders.
- Sound computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building positive and respectful relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

Additional Competencies at Skilled Level 5

- Certificate IV in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and experience.
- Strong administrative skills, with demonstrated initiative and a commitment to delivering quality customer service and supporting team outcomes.
- Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise initiative, discretion and sound judgement in a challenging environment.

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

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4/5. The base salary will be in the range of $72,348- $90,610 per annum.



The total remuneration package will be in the range of $84,647 - $106,013 per annum, including 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
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- 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
- 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 Rebecca Wissink-Parkes on (phone hidden) or email [email protected].

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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.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on [08 8946 6284](tel:08 8946 6284) or [email protected].

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 professional 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 safe, 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: Wednesday 14th October 2026.

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