AddressPart time, fixed term appointment until December 2025 (with potential for extension) – 0.5 FTE
Professional level 6 salary - $84,931 to $90,518 (pro rata)
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
Casuarina Campus
Provide administrative support for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and supervisors for the Faculty of Health
About the Position
As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) and Research Administrator, you will provide professional administrative support to the Faculty research portfolio and HDR students, supervisors, and the Associate Dean of Research and Research Training. Delivering effective administrative services and guidance for Research and HDR students, covering their journey from admission to graduation you will ensure the smooth running of HDR and Research operations including the administration of HDR student’s financial and office space allocation, travel, research and office equipment and general administrative matters.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
- Completion of a business or administrative tertiary qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training, or expertise.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication with a solid record of forming positive working relationships and networks, and a demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders.
- High level planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst working on several projects concurrently without compromising standards of service or quality.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving ability through application of judgement and interpretation of policy, guidelines, procedures as well as relevant legislation and government policy framework.
- Demonstrated high level administrative skills including proven ability to deliver quality customer service, contribute effectively to a team environment, and ability to learn new software systems, policies and processes in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment utilizing problem-solving skills, initiative and discretion to achieve specific outcomes
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional level 6. The base salary will be in the range of $84,931 to $90,518 per annum (pro rata). The total remuneration package will be in the range of $99,369 to $105,906 (pro rata) 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
• Six weeks of paid annual leave (pro rata)
• 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 Kristine Evans on 08 8946 73***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 linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ 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: 3rd July 2024
