Administration And Finance Officer

Full time, continuing appointment
Professional level 5 salary - $72,061 to $83,249 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide administrative and financial support for the Education Strategy portfolio at Charles Darwin University (CDU) 

About the Position
As an Administration and Finance Officer, you will work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to provide effective and efficient administrative and financial functions for the Education Strategy Portfolio. Your duties will include:

• Providing timely and effective organisation of face to face and online meetings including the preparation of agendas, collation and distribution of discussion papers and taking and distributing minutes in a timely manner.
• Organising and arranging face to face and online activities, including Teaching & Learning Awards, events and professional development programs including invitations, attendance documentations, nominations, booking and setting up rooms, securing and testing equipment, catering, photocopying handouts, distributing information and materials.
• Booking and processing travel arrangements for Education Strategy staff and consultants
• Establishing and maintaining the portfolios administrative processes and systems.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a degree or an Advance Diploma qualification and at least one (1) year’s subsequent relevant experience in Administration and Finance or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• High level written communication skills, with the ability to take minutes, write content and compile reports using a variety of digital tools.
• Demonstrated verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear information and to communicate effectively with staff.
• Advanced level of technical proficiency in administrative and financial systems and platforms, including the use of desktop computer applications.
• Track record in delivering against a schedule of administrative and financial deadlines.
• An outstanding commitment to customer-service for internal and external customers alongside administrative excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of processes and practices, including the use of analytics and stakeholder feedback.

To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $72,061 to $83,249 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $84,311 to $97,401 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

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

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 Ruttiya McElroy on 08 8946 62***or email ***************@cdu.edu.au  

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.

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 neurodiverse 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: Monday 18th March 2024