Continuing Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 5
Annual salary $75,927 – $87,716 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country
Provide administrative, travel, event, and outreach support to the Pathways & Engagement team while assisting delivery of the Bidjipidji First Nations educational pathway program.
About the Position
As the Bidjipidji First Nations Outreach Support Officer, you will support to the Pathways & Engagement team, with a particular focus on the Bidjipidji Pathways Program which is the First Nations educational pathway initiative designed to strengthen aspirations, readiness, and transition into Charles Darwin University. You will deliver efficient and professional administrative services to the Pathways & Engagement Manager and students, including office administration, finance processes and reporting, communications, and record and database management. You will coordinate students and staff travel, accommodation, catering and events that support student engagement and equity initiatives, and regular travel to local schools and remote communities to support outreach activities.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* Completion of a Certificate IV and extensive relevant or transferable work experience, OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training in an office administration environment.
* Sound written communication skills, with the ability to respond to enquiries in writing and liaise with other teams across the University.
* Demonstrated experience of high level organisational, problem solving, and administrative skills including the ability to create, produce and interpret reports, a high level of attention for detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discern sensitive issues.
* High degree of motivation, innovation, responsibility, and ability to meet work schedules and with the ability to prioritise and complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients
* Experience working in a team of customer service staff (in the vocational or higher education sector preferred) including collaborating to achieve shared goals
* Demonstrated computer competency and sound keyboard skills with the ability to enter data, text and figures accurately using a variety of information technology systems, including the proficient use of MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
* 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 – $87,716 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $88,834 - $102,627 per annum, including 17% superannuation.
This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, in accordance with CDU’s commitment to increasing First Nations representation and as permitted under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). Applicants will be required to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality, to prove their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage as part of the recruitment process.
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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
* 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
* 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 Vanessa Macauley on 08 8946 75***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 62***or **************@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: Monday 11 May 2026