Centre Administration Coordinator

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Centre Administration Coordinator.  This is a full-time, fixed-term contract to 31 December 2032 and is based at the JCU Cairns Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield.

How you’ll make a difference

Collaborating with JCU’s Research Division Administrative Team, you will deliver high-quality project support and office coordination to CIEHF operations that are customer centric, informed, professional and in line with relevant University processes.

What you’ll bring 

With an enthusiasm and passion to make a difference and bring Indigenous histories to the forefront of Australian land and sea management, you will have highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills which allow you to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.  Your exceptional time management skills together with the ability to prioritize and use your initiative to meet competing deadlines will see you succeed in contributing to the success of the CIEHF

About the CIEHF

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures aims to generate a new direction in knowledge creation based on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led approaches to managing Land and Sea Country. The Centre expects to make a legacy contribution by developing complementary Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks for modelling environmental, cultural, and historical change in Australia over the last millennium and into the near future. Click here for more information on the Centre.

Why JCU

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development 
• attractive options for salary packaging
• work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week. 
• five weeks annual recreation leave with cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• 15 days personal leave and 10 days cultural leave 
• up to 6 months fully paid parental leave 
• Individual Flexibility Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• access to online media subscriptions
• corporate discount on health insurance 

What matters to us at JCU?

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

Want to know more?

Click on Apply now and you will be redirected to the JCU Careers website.

Apply for Vacancy Reference Number 18856

For more information, please contact Ann Penny on (07) 4232 1*** or via email *********@jcu.edu.au

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As applications will be reviewed upon receipt, we will close the advertising if a suitable applicant is identified sooner, so we encourage you to apply today.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.  We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming