Continuing Full-Time Appointment

Professional level 5

Annual salary $78,433 - $90,610 pa + 17% superannuation and up to 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus/ Sydney Campus

Support international students through admissions, assessing applications, issuing offers and CoEs, and delivering a positive student experience.

About the Position

As an International Admissions Officer, you will support prospective international students throughout their admissions journey, assessing applications and qualifications, issuing offers and CoEs (Confirmations of Enrolment), and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and University requirements. You will provide responsive service to students and agents, maintain accurate records, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver a seamless and positive admissions experience.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- Completion of a Degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated sound organisational, administrative and teamwork skills with ability to meet tight and competing deadlines and high level of attention to detail and research skills.
- Demonstrated high level of computer competency with sound data maintenance and interrogation skills in Callista, or a similar student database system.
- Demonstrated customer service focus and an awareness of cross-cultural differences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a professional telephone manner and effective liaison skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced administrative environment meeting deadlines and achieving targets in a timely manner.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative environment of international education and experience in international education in Australia.
- Commitment to the University’s values.

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

Remuneration

Appointment for this role will be at Professional Level 6. The base salary will be in the range of $78,433- $90,610 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $91,766 - $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.

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?

- 17% superannuation
- Up to 6 weeks of paid annual leave (Location Dependent)
- 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
- 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 Paurakh Shrestha on 0889467 or email @cdu.edu.au.

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.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 8946 62or *****@cdu.edu.au.

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 28th October 2026.

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